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DEMEAN

to lower in character, status, or reputation

The meaning of the word demean is to lower in character, status, or reputation.

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institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
incontinentnot continent: such as
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
reverendworthy of reverence : revered