verb as in strong fondness

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demean, denigrate

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Example Sentences

Example:The demeaning treatment of minority groups must be addressed to coelevate their status.

Definition:Treat (someone) with contempt or disrespect.

From demean

Example:Efforts to denigrate the achievements of a particular group will not coelvate them; instead, they will further marginalize that group.

Definition:Defame or disparage.

From denigrate