de|mean

de|mean
de|mean1 «dih MEEN», transitive verb.
to lower in dignity or standing; humble: »

to demean oneself by insulting a friend. The duke's son would not demean himself by working.

 SYNONYM(S): debase, degrade.
╂[< de- down + mean2; patterned on debase]
de|mean2 «dih MEEN», transitive verb.
1. to behave or conduct (oneself): »

He demeans himself well.

2. Obsolete. to carry on; manage.
╂[< Old French demener < de- de- (< Latin dē-) + mener lead, direct < Latin mināre drive]

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