to shrink back because of cold, misery, fear, shame

hide, hover in fear

to behave in a way that shows one has no self-respect

abase, demean oneself

to make oneself likes, especially in order to gain an advantage

get on the good side of someone

a bone at a finger-joint; (in animals) a knee-joint

comply, endure

to put (oneself) under the control of another; to put (an idea etc) forward for an opinion, decision etc; to suggest (something)

comply, endure