I. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) see: mount Date: 14th century to conduct or behave (oneself) usually in a proper manner, II. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Etymology: de- + 1mean Date: 1601 to lower in character, status, or reputation
DEMEAN
Meaning of DEMEAN in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012