demeanor
[ dih-mee-ner ]
/ dɪˈmi nər /
noun
conduct; behavior; deportment.
facial appearance; mien.
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Also especially British, de·mean·our .
Words nearby demeanor
dematiaceous, Demavend, deme, demean, demeaning, demeanor, demeanour, demeclocycline, dement, demented, démenti
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