to lower in dignity, honor, or standing; debase:He demeaned himself by accepting the bribe. de- +mean2, modeled ondebase1595–1605 degrade, humble, humiliate, mortify. dignify, honor. de•mean2(di mēn′),v.t. to conduct or behave (oneself ) in a specified manner. ...
Define demeaning. demeaning synonyms, demeaning pronunciation, demeaning translation, English dictionary definition of demeaning. tr.v. de·meaned , de·mean·ing , de·means To conduct or behave in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well in class.
Define demeaningly. demeaningly synonyms, demeaningly pronunciation, demeaningly translation, English dictionary definition of demeaningly. tr.v. de·meaned , de·mean·ing , de·means To conduct or behave in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well