put in their place

Related

humbledReduced in status
rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
scoldRebuke harshly
chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
dominanceSuperior influence over others

hierarchy · correction · shame · deflate · ego · arrogance · knock down · uppity · lesson · humble pie · rank · subordinate · dismiss · condescend · authority · snub · belittle · reprimand

Opposites

status elevation vs. diminishment

put in their placelift up

Raise to higher position

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

deference vs. dominance

put in their placebow to

Yield in respect

back down · grovel · knuckle under

criticism vs. praise

put in their placepraise

Expression of approval

commend · applaud · validate · affirm · compliment

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