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.