Which verb do we say to state a condition of insulting in front of others. In a harsh way we say insult or humiliate can we use demean or degrade. And what if insult someone in a manner without using harsh words but in a sweet manners. I know there are idioms for it but I don't know exactly. Can you suggest some words and thesaurus for it. In conversation can I say.
You don't know anything except humiliating others in front of others.
I wonder whether you really understand what I tried to say?
Liton Das Which verb do we say to state a condition of insulting in front of others. In a harsh way we say insult or humiliate can we use demean or degrade. "Demean" is more like it, but that (and "degrade") is the result of the insulting and not the insulting itself.
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.
Liton DasWhich verb do we say to state a condition of insulting in front of others. In a harsh way we say insult or humiliate can we use demean or degrade.
"Demean" is more like it, but that (and "degrade") is the result of the insulting and not the insulting itself. You want
upbraid
dress down
chew out
excoriate
berate
c