Also means
to swallow back (pride, anger)
Usage Note
Ravaler literally means to re-coat a building facade (ravaler une facade), a very common construction task in France. Figuratively, ravaler sa fierté means to swallow one's pride, and ravaler ses larmes to hold back tears.
Examples
"Ils ont ravalé la facade de l'immeuble."
Natural Translation
They resurfaced the front of the building.
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