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demean oneself
verb as in behave
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- act correctly
- act one's age
- act with decorum
- be civil
- be good
- be nice
- be on best behavior
- be orderly
- comport oneself
- conduct oneself properly
- deport oneself
- discipline oneself
- keep one's nose clean
- keep the peace
- live up to
- manage oneself
- mind one's manners
- mind one's p's and q's
- observe golden rule
- observe the law
- play fair
- shape up
- toe the mark
- watch one's step
verb as in condescend
verb as in stoop
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Example Sentences
“To think otherwise is to demean the Buddha—which is to demean oneself.”
From Los Angeles Times
It was to demean oneself, according to their code, to do any menial work.
From Project Gutenberg
One may demean oneself with dignity and credit.
From Project Gutenberg
V. be humble &c. adj.; deign, vouchsafe, condescend; humble oneself, demean oneself; stoop, stoop to conquer; carry coals; submit &c.
From Project Gutenberg
Because one has to demean oneself first.
From Project Gutenberg
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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