demean 1
/di meen"/ , v.t.
to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe.
[ 1595-1605; DE- + MEAN 2 , modeled on debase ]
Syn . degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify.
Ant . dignify, honor.
demean 2
/di meen"/ , v.t.
1. to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner.
n.
2. Archaic. demeanor.
[ 1250-1300; ME deme ( i ) nen demener, equiv. to de- DE- + mener to lead, conduct minare to drive, minari to threaten ]