1. To lower or depress; to throw or cast down
2. To cast down or reduce low or lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, or estimation of worthiness; to depress; to humble; to degrade.

To cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious; SYN. abash.

To lower in esteem; hurt the pride of; SYN. mortify, chagrin, humble, abase.