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demean vs chagrin

chagrin vs demean

demean is not a noun while chagrin is a noun.

demean and chagrin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demean No No Yes No
chagrin Yes No Yes No
As verbs, chagrin is a hypernym of demean; that is, chagrin is a word with a broader meaning than demean:
  • demean: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other hypernyms of demean include abase, humble, humiliate, mortify.
demean (noun) chagrin (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment
demean (verb) chagrin (verb)
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Difference between demean and chagrin

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