I. di-ˈmēn transitive verb
( de·meaned ; de·mean·ing )
Etymology: Middle English demenen, from Anglo-French demener to conduct, from de- + mener to lead, from Latin minare to drive, from minari to threaten — more at mount
Date: 14th century
: to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner
II. transitive verb
( de·meaned ; de·mean·ing )
Etymology: de- + mean (I)
Date: 1601
: to lower in character, status, or reputation