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Takes Down A Peg Crossword Clue

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verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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verb

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

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adjective

• marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

adjective satellite

• low or inferior in station or quality

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

verb

• cause to be unpretentious

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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New York Times27 Dec 2015 Across 6
New York Times10 Apr 1980 Down 46
New York Times07 Dec 1977 Across 30
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