humiliate (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
Definition
To cause someone to feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed, especially in a way that damages their dignity or self-respect.
Examples
He felt deeply humiliated when he realized he had forgotten his lines on stage.
The coach's harsh criticism was intended to humiliate the player.
She refused to let their rude comments humiliate her.
How to Use humiliate
- humiliate someone (collocation)
- To cause someone to feel shame or embarrassment. — "The teacher did not mean to humiliate the student in front of the class."
- humiliate oneself (collocation)
- To cause oneself to feel shame or embarrassment through one's own actions. — "He humiliated himself by boasting about achievements he had not actually accomplished."
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