discomfute

Example:The politician was discomfuted in a public forum when she was confronted by an opponent about a recent policy change.

Definition:to embarrass or make uncomfortable someone by criticizing or refuting them in a public setting

Example:The rumor about his academic dishonesty discomfuted his pride in his accomplishments.

Definition:to embarrass or humiliate someone by challenging or refuting their claims of superiority or status

Example:The expert's comments discomfuted his argument that the new vaccine was ineffective.

Definition:to challenge or refute someone's argument in such a way that they feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about its validity