Humiliate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Humiliate is a verb meaning (transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
Meaning
(transitive) To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To make humble; to lower in condition or status.
- (transitive, sports, games) To defeat overwhelmingly.
Example Sentences
He would never intentionally humiliate anyone, even in jest.
The bully tried to humiliate the other students during lunch.
The harsh comments from the coach humiliated the player in front of the team.
Word Forms
- humiliates
- humiliating
- humiliated
Synonyms for humiliate
Depending on context, synonyms include debase, demean, disgrace, mortify, shame, abase.
Antonyms for humiliate
Common opposites include dignify, honor, advance, aggrandize, elevate, ennoble.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abase, chagrin, mortify, humble, demean, shame.
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