单词 | demean |
释义 | demean demean1 /di meen"/, v.t. to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase: He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe. [1595-1605; DE- + MEAN2, modeled on debase] Syn. degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify. Ant. dignify, honor. demean2 /di meen"/, v.t. 1. to conduct or behave (oneself) in a specified manner. n. 2. Archaic. demeanor. [1250-1300; ME deme(i)nen < AF, OF demener, equiv. to de- DE- + mener to lead, conduct < L minare to drive, minari to threaten] |
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