I. verb
Synonyms: behave 1, acquit, act, bear, carry, comport, conduct, deport, go on, quit
II. verb
Synonyms: humble , abase, bemean, cast down, debase, degrade, humiliate, lower, sink
Related Word: belittle, decry, derogate, detract, disparage; contemn, despise, scorn
Contrasted words: elevate, enhance, heighten