Humiliation (Noun)
Meaning 1
An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect; "he had to undergo one humiliation after another".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The politician's downfall was a public humiliation that was watched by millions on television.
- Her divorce was a personal humiliation that took her years to recover from.
- The team's crushing defeat was a humiliation that left the players feeling demoralized.
- He felt a deep sense of humiliation when his proposal was rejected in front of his colleagues.
- The public apology was a humiliation that the company's CEO was forced to endure after the scandal broke.
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Meaning 2
State of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Depriving one of self-esteem.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
Strong feelings of embarrassment.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.