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Demean

dɪˈmiːn

Demean definitions

verb

Inflections:

demean demeaned demeaning demeans

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)

"I had demeaned the profession"

Synonyms:
discredit lower lower someone's dignity lower someone's status degrade debase devalue demote
- do something that is beneath one's dignity
  
  "good potential MPs would not demean themselves by setting out to acquire popularity"