lower oneself

• Se comporter d'une manière moins digne, respectueuse ou moralement acceptable que d'habitude, souvent en accomplissant des actes considérés comme inférieurs à son statut social ou personnel.

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.

   s'abaisser

   • 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.