Meaning Of The Word Demean

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demean
verb: If you demean yourself, you do something which makes people have less respect for you.

demean in American English 1
to lower in status or character; degrade; humble
transitive verb: to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase

demean in American English 2
to behave, conduct, or comport (oneself)
noun: demeanor
transitive verb: to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner

demean in British English 1
verb: to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase

demean in British English 2
verb: to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way

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