贬低

例句：

1. 1. He felt embarrassed to be seen with her, as he had once demeaned himself by being seen with her.
   他因为曾经与她在一起而感到尴尬，因为他曾让自己失了面子。
2. 2.The company's reputation was damaged by a series of scandals that demeaned its brand.
   公司的声誉因一系列丑闻而受损，这些丑闻损害了其品牌形象。
3. 3.Her performance in the play left many in the audience feeling demeaned by her lack of confidence.
   她在剧中的表现让许多观众感到自己不如她，因为她缺乏自信。