demean

UK
/dɪˈmiːn/
US
/dɪˈmin/

Übersetzungen

demeanverb
demeaned
Präteritum
demeaned
Partizip Perfekt
demeaning
Gerundium
UK
/dɪˈmiːn/
US
/dɪˈmin/
He would never demean himself by begging for a job.
Он никогда не унизит себя, прося работу.

Definitionen

demeanverb
To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.
The manager's harsh words demeaned the employee in front of the entire team.
to conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner, often followed by a reflexive pronoun; comport
During the negotiations he demeaned himself with remarkable calm and courtesy.