Humiliation

Quick meaning: Humiliation is a noun meaning The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

Meaning

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

More Meanings

1. The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

Example Sentences

Loving and beloved by him, how different would her destiny have been! An utter sense of desolation came over her; a terror of the future, an overwhelming agony in the present. That he, of all others, should be the one to witness her humiliation!

They listened to the sound of Fanny’s retreating footsteps. ‘Well, well!’ said Marcus. ‘Oh, take no notice Jess. You know what our Frances Maud is like! It’s nothing to cry about!’ To her humiliation Jessamy found there were tears trickling down her cheeks.

Seeing the British establishment struggle with the financial sector is like watching an alcoholic […]. Until 2008 there was denial over what finance had become. When a series of bank failures made this impossible, there was widespread anger, leading to the public humiliation of symbolic figures.

One morning Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln were having breakfast when Lincoln did something that aroused the fiery temper of his wife. What, no one remembers now. But Mrs. Lincoln, in a rage, dashed a cup of hot coffee into her husband's face. And she did it in front of the other boarders. Saying nothing, Lincoln sat there in humiliation and silence while Mrs. Early came with a wet towel and wiped off his face and clothes.

Word Forms

• humiliations

Synonyms for humiliation

Depending on context, synonyms include abasement, dishonor, embarrassment, mortification, shame, chagrin.

Antonyms for humiliation

Common opposites include exaltation, honor.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abasement, humbling, mortification, chagrin, indignity, debasement.

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