타인의 품위나 가치를 떨어뜨리거나 스스로를 비하하다.
To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something.
예문:
"The manager's constant criticism in front of others served only to demean the employees."
"I will not demean myself by engaging in such petty arguments."
"The advertisement was criticized for its tendency to demean women."
특정한 방식으로 행동하거나 처신하다.
To conduct or behave oneself in a particular way.
예문:
"Throughout the trial, the defendant demeaned himself with great composure."
"The young prince was taught how to demean himself in the presence of foreign dignitaries."