demean vs take down

demean and take down both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
demean	No	No	Yes	No
take down	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, demean and take down are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of demean include degrade, disgrace, put down.

demean (verb)	take down (verb)
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally	make a written note of
	tear down so as to make flat with the ground
	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
	move something or somebody to a lower position