humiliate

verb (humiliate, humiliates, humiliated, humiliating)

«humiliate» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To make someone feel very ashamed, foolish or small, especially in front of other people. tree →

In the lessons

In ethics and stories it describes unkind behaviour, bullying, or embarrassing moments. It tells the reader a character's pride has been badly hurt. Phrases: humiliate someone in public, feel humiliated, a humiliating defeat.

Examples

The bully tried to humiliate him in front of the class. tree →
She felt humiliated when everyone laughed at her mistake. tree →
Losing ten–nil was a humiliating defeat. tree →
It is cruel to humiliate someone for being different. tree →
The coach never humiliates players when they make mistakes. tree →
He was humiliated when his trousers split on stage. tree →

Note

Noun: humiliation. Adjective: humiliating (causing shame), humiliated (feeling shame). Stronger than «embarrass». Related to «humble» and «humility» but negative.

On Mova

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