downface

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to persist forcefully in an assertion against opposition, browbeating or contradicting those who challenge it

   Unable to answer the evidence, he tried to downface every critic in the room.

2. 2
   verb

   to disparage or humiliate someone and cause them to lose face

   She refused to let the official downface her in front of the committee.

Formed in English from down + face. The rare verb combines the ideas of facing down opposition and causing another person to lose face; it is attested in forceful argument and public humiliation.

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