verb
Meaning 1
To cause to be ashamed; to injure the dignity and self-respect of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- The bully tried to humiliate the other students during lunch.
- He would never intentionally humiliate anyone, even in jest.
- The harsh comments from the coach humiliated the player in front of the team.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: debase, demean, disgrace, mortify, shame, abase, abash, bring low, confuse, confound, degrade, depress, disconcert, discomfit, dishonour, embarrass, humble, humiliate, lower, put to shame
Antonyms: none provided