demean /dɪˈmiːn/ TEM8 ( demeaning, demeaned, demeans )

• 1. 

  V-T To demean someone or something means to make people have less respect for them. 降低…的身份; 贬低

  例：

  Some groups say that pornography demeans women and incites rape.

  一些组织声称色情作品贬低妇女，并引发强奸案。

• 2. 

  V to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way 使(自己)言行举止特殊化 [RARE]