Answer: mortifies

AnswerCrossword Clue
MORTIFIESHumiliates
mortifiesCause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated
mortifiesSubdue (the body or its needs and desires) by self-denial or discipline
mortifies(of flesh) Be affected by gangrene or necrosis
mortifiesMORTIFY, to humiliate