26984 words

humiliate

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself:

Examples:

How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?
England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match.
2
to make you feel ashamed or lose respect for yourself:

Examples:

They called him an old fool in public just to humiliate him.

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