Humiliate
(verb)
- Cause (someone) to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.
- To make (someone) feel ashamed and embarrassed.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin humiliat- "brought low", from the verb humiliare, from humilis "low".
Examples:
- The politician was humiliated in front of the entire nation on live TV.
- She felt humiliated by the way her coworkers were laughing at her.
- His lack of preparation for the presentation humiliated him in front of the audience.
- The team was humiliated by the huge defeat in the championship game.
- His actions humiliated and embarrassed the entire family.