humiliate

//hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

humiliateInfinitive
humiliatePresent tense
humiliatedPast tense
humiliatedPast participle
humiliatingPresent participle
humiliatesThird-person singular
1

To make someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed, especially publicly, by injuring their dignity or pride.

The boss humiliated him in front of all his colleagues.

2

To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of someone through degrading treatment or circumstances.

The manager humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of all his colleagues.

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