To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.
An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.
To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.