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demean

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1. de.mean \di-'me-n\ vt [ME demenen, fr. OF demener to conduct, fr. de- + 
   mener] to drive, fr. L minare, fr. minari to threaten - more at MOUNT : to 
   conduct or behave (oneself) usu. in a proper manner 
2. demean n archaic  : DEMEANOR 
3. demean vt [de- + mean] : DEGRADE, DEBASE