Definitions

1. verb

To degrade or lower in dignity or esteem; to treat with contempt or disdain.

“He was bemeaned by the critics for his poor performance.”

2. verb

To cause to be or become mean or sordid.

“The corrupt system was bemeaning the once-proud institution.”

3. verb

To bring down or reduce to a lower condition or state.

“The economic downturn was bemeaning the entire community.”

4. verb

To act or behave in a mean or sordid manner.

“He was bemeaning his colleagues by spreading false rumors.”