put in one's place

Related

humbleUnassuming about oneself
rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
scoldRebuke harshly
chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
reprimandFormal expression of disapproval

knock down a peg · humiliate · silence · shut down · correct · discipline · schooled · checkmate · deflate · ego · arrogance · comeuppance · retort · snap · sting · authority · boss · condescend

Opposites

social hierarchy/status manipulation

put in one's placeelevate

To raise upward

lift up · put on a pedestal · raise up · exalt · build up

ego/self-regard treatment

put in one's placepuff up

Inflate or swell

flatter · butter up · gas up · big up · validate

response to behavior

put in one's placelet slide

Choose not to address

turn a blind eye · enable · indulge · reward · encourage

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