lower oneself

• Sich weniger würdevoll, respektvoll oder moralisch akzeptabel verhalten als üblich, oft durch Handlungen, die als unter dem eigenen sozialen oder persönlichen Status stehend gelten.

To behave in a way that is less dignified, respectable, or morally upright than one's usual standards, often by engaging in actions considered beneath one's social or personal status.

1. Act beneath one's dignityB2formal

   To behave in a way that is less respectable or honorable than one's usual standards.

   Sich erniedrigen

   • He refused to lower himself by lying to his friends.
   • She would never lower herself to gossip about others.
   • I won't lower myself to argue with someone so rude.