demean

US /dɪˈmiːn/
UK /dɪˈmiːn/
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1.

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something)

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He felt demeaned by the way his boss spoke to him.
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Such behavior would demean the office of the president.
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degradehumiliatebelittleabasedisgrace
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exaltdignifyelevatehonoruplift