By refusing to condemn the unlawful actions of her supporters, the governor demeaned [dɪˈmin] the office she was elected to hold.

demean [dɪˈmin]
verb

1) To demean someone or something is to cause that person or thing to seem less important or worthy of respect.


2) verb (demean oneself) archaic - related to demeanor
conduct oneself in a particular way: no man demeaned himself so honorably.

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