Sentences

bemean in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

To bemean means to belittle or degrade someone or something, often to enhance one's own status or self-esteem.

Sample Sentences

  1. It is unkind to bemean others to elevate oneself.
  2. She felt that his comments were meant to bemean her achievements.
  3. The comedian's jokes often bemean social norms in a humorous way.
  4. He realized that trying to bemean his rival only made him look insecure.
  5. Using sarcasm to bemean someone's efforts is neither constructive nor fair.
  6. To bemean someone's feelings is to undermine their experiences.
  7. The article did not aim to bemean the organization but to highlight its flaws.
  8. It is important to address issues without bemeaning those involved.
  9. Critics often bemean popular culture without acknowledging its impact.
  10. Rather than bemean the competition, she focused on improving her own skills.