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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-meen]
- /bɪˈmin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-meen]
- /bɪˈmin/
Definitions of bemean word
- verb with object bemean to make mean; demean; debase (usually used reflexively). 1
- verb bemean (Transitive Verb) OBS To mean; signify; inform. 0
- verb bemean To make mean or base, demean. 0
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Origin of bemean
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; be- + mean2
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Parts of speech for Bemean
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bemean popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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bemean usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bemean
verb bemean
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- cheapen — If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position.
- demean — If you demean yourself, you do something which makes people have less respect for you.
- demoralize — If something demoralizes someone, it makes them lose so much confidence in what they are doing that they want to give up.
Antonyms for bemean
verb bemean
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
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