sex vs demean

sex is a noun but demean is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sex	Yes	No	Yes	No
demean	No	No	Yes	No

sex (noun)	demean (noun)
activities associated with sexual intercourse
the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses
either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided

sex (verb)	demean (verb)
tell the sex (of young chickens)	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
to evoke sexual feelings