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The phrase "demean yourself" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing actions or behaviors that lower one's dignity or self-respect.
Example: "By engaging in such petty arguments, you only demean yourself in the eyes of others."
Alternatives: "lower your dignity" or "degrade yourself."
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Ted, you're a better man than this – don't demean yourself.
Lastly, do not demean yourself and never feel ashamed.
Don't demean yourself.
Except for possible self-derogatory remarks for the purpose of humor, never demean yourself.
Asserting responsibility doesn't mean you have to grovel or demean yourself, just that you recognize others' needs as well as your own.
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So am I talking about 'selling out', demeaning yourself to make a career?
Showing humility doesn't mean that you are being weak or demeaning yourself.
If you want to respect yourself, then you should stop demeaning yourself, especially in front of others.
It is emblematic of a larger contempt for the intellect of the electorate, and you demean both yourself and us each time you do it.
It's unprofessional and demeaning, both to yourself and those you are targeting.
But if the person you've apologized to starts making you feel worse about yourself and demeans you then you really need to stand up for yourself.
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