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Synonyms
de·mean1 (dĭ-mēń)

[Middle English demeinen, to govern, from Old French demener, de-, de-, + mener, to conduct (from Latin mināre, to drive (animals)) (from minārī, to threaten) (from minae, threats; see men-2).]

transitive verb: -meaned, -mean·ing, -means. 

To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well in class.
de·mean2 (dĭ-mēń)

[de–, + mean2.]

transitive verb: -meaned, -mean·ing, -means. 

  1. To debase, as in dignity or social standing: professionals who feel demeaned by unskilled work.
  2. To humble (oneself). See synonyms at degrade

derivatives

de·meańing·ly
adverb