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Humiliate (Verb)

Meaning

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The public dressing-down was meant to humiliate the young officer, but it only strengthened his resolve.
  • The opponent's victory in the final match humiliated the team, and they slunk away with their tails between their legs.
  • She found it cruel that he would humiliate her like that in front of all their friends at the party.
  • His opponent's condescending speech was designed to humiliate him and undermine his authority.
  • The teacher humiliated the student in class by pointing out his mistakes and making fun of his accent.

Synonyms

  • Abase
  • Humble
  • Mortify
  • Chagrin

Hypernyms

  • Bruise
  • Spite
  • Offend
  • Injure
  • Wound

Hyponyms

  • Disgrace
  • Put Down
  • Degrade
  • Demean
  • Smash

Related Words

  • Humiliation (noun)
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