humiliate
Verb | /humiliate/
To make someone feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed, especially in front of others.
humiliate
Verb | /humiliate/
Essential WordsMEDIUMTo make someone feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed, especially in front of others.
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"The coach apologized for humiliating the player in front of the team. Means: The coach apologized for making the player feel deeply ashamed before the others."
"She refused to humiliate her opponent after winning the debate. Means: She chose not to embarrass or shame her opponent after she won."
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Humiliate can make someone feel low in others' eyes; it means to shame or embarrass them.
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