humiliate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/

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Verb

Plain form humiliate

Third-person singular humiliates

Past tense humiliated

Past participle humiliated

Present participle humiliating

1. (transitive) If you humiliate a person, you make then feel ashamed by injuring their dignity and pride.
   • Synonyms: demean and disgrace
   • Antonyms: dignify and honor

Related words

• humiliation