~ 1 [ dɪ'mi:n ]
■ verb cause to suffer a severe loss of dignity or respect.
↘( ~ oneself ) do something that is beneath one's dignity.
Derivatives
~ing adjective
~ingly adverb
Origin
C17: from de- + the adjective mean 2 , on the pattern of debase .
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~ 2 [ dɪ'mi:n ]
■ verb ( ~ oneself ) archaic conduct oneself.
Origin
ME: from OFr. demener 'to lead'.