The word "demean" in literature often conveys the act of lowering oneself—either by adopting a humble posture or, conversely, by sacrificing one's dignity to meet social expectations. In some works, characters debate whether to comport themselves in a manner that diminishes their self-respect for the sake of propriety or collective well-being, as when one is urged to "demean ourselves in these fateful times" [1] or when an individual refuses to diminish his honor by interacting with certain company [2, 3]. In other narratives, the term appears in a broader list of synonyms, suggesting its complex range from self-disparagement to a calculated, modest comportment [4]. This dual usage illustrates how "demean" is employed to navigate the delicate balance between humility and self-preservation in different social and personal contexts.