demean
UK/di'mi:n/US
GREA2
Definitions
v.
To lower someone's dignity or worth; to degrade or humiliate
贬低，羞辱，有损尊严
n.
Behavior or manner of conducting oneself
举止，行为方式
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdemeanother
=demean
Common Collocations
- 1.demean someone贬低某人
- 2.demean oneself贬低自己
Example Sentences
- 1.
His rude comments demean the dignity of every person in the organization.
- 2.
She would not demean herself by accepting the unfair working conditions.