qualifiableEnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2) 1 to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes //attempted to discredit her political opponents by deliberately spreading false rumorsSynonyms abase, chasten, cheapen, debase, degrade, demean, disgrace, dishonor, foul, humble, humiliate, lower, shame, sink, smirch