Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.
To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.
To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
Hesitant or not wanting to take some action; reluctant (usually followed by a verb in the infinitive).
Keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained.