HUMILIATE | English Meaning

Humiliate — Definition and Usage

To humiliate means to cause someone to feel ashamed or lose their self-respect.

"How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?"

This verb describes actions or words that degrade a person's dignity publicly or privately.


Author's summary: To humiliate is to shame someone in a way that damages their respect and pride, often through public criticism or exposure.

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Cambridge Dictionary Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-11-25

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