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Search phrase: demean

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The Comedy of ErrorsCE IV.iii.82Else would he never so demean himself.Else would he neuer so demeane himselfe, 
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.i.186Swear like a ruffian, and demean himselfSweare like a Ruffian, and demeane himselfe

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Glossary

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abusedemean, do wrong to, dishonour
assubjugatereduce to subjugation, demean, debase
demeanbehave, conduct, comport [oneself]
foildishonour, demean, degrade

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demeanabuse
demeanassubjugate
demeanfoil

Themes and Topics

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Thou and you...y belch who advises andrew aguecheek to demean his enemy by calling him thou a few time...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
DEMEANBASICdemean v, demeanour n
DEMEANBADmisdemean v, misdmeanour n
MISDEMEANOURBASICsee DEMEAN

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