Lower Oneself (Verb)
Meaning
Debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; "I won't stoop to reading other people's mail".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- I refuse to lower myself by participating in such petty squabbles and gossip.
- She felt that befriending her former rival was a step in lowering herself that she wasn't willing to take.
- After being cheated on, he realized that forgiving his ex would mean lowering himself to the same level as her lies.
- Lowering oneself by spreading rumors just to fit in wasn't worth losing her dignity.
- In an attempt to maintain her integrity, she refused to lower herself by lying under oath.