Humiliate (verb)

  1. Cause (someone) to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.
  2. To make (someone) feel ashamed and embarrassed.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin humiliat- "brought low", from the verb humiliare, from humilis "low".

Examples:

  1. The politician was humiliated in front of the entire nation on live TV.
  2. She felt humiliated by the way her coworkers were laughing at her.
  3. His lack of preparation for the presentation humiliated him in front of the audience.
  4. The team was humiliated by the huge defeat in the championship game.
  5. His actions humiliated and embarrassed the entire family.
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