What is another word for demean?
Pronunciation: [dɪmˈiːn] (IPA) 
Demean, a verb that means to lower someone's dignity or reputation, has various synonyms, including humiliate, degrade, belittle, abase, diminish, and disgrace. Humiliate often refers to the act of causing someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. Degrade means to reduce someone's status or worth. Belittle focuses on dismissing someone's accomplishments or abilities. Abase is similar to degrade but is more extreme, indicating the reduction of someone to a lower level of existence. Diminish refers to the act of reducing someone's value or importance. Finally, disgrace refers to a loss of honor or reputation, often caused by a shameful action or behavior.
