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Undean

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To deprive of the office or dignity of a dean..

Example Sentences

[…]said Mr. Slope, with a deanish sort of smirk on his face. […] Mr. Thorne gave him a look which undeaned him completely for the moment, but [Mr. Slope] soon remembered his high hopes […]
The nature of the role of former dean is developed through careful onboarding strategies for the new dean and interactions with a new set of constituents who perceive the dean as a former dean.

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What does undean mean?

Undean means (transitive) To deprive of the office or dignity of a dean..

What is a synonym for undean?

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What is the opposite of undean?

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How do you use undean in a sentence?

[…]said Mr. Slope, with a deanish sort of smirk on his face. […] Mr. Thorne gave him a look which undeaned him completely for the moment, but [Mr. Slope] soon remembered his high hopes […]

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