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chagrin vs demean

demean vs chagrin

chagrin is a noun but demean is not a noun.

chagrin and demean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chagrin Yes No Yes No
demean No No Yes No
As verbs, demean is a hyponym of chagrin; that is, demean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chagrin:
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • demean: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Other hyponyms of chagrin include crush, smash, degrade, disgrace, put down, take down.
chagrin (noun) demean (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment
chagrin (verb) demean (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Difference between chagrin and demean

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