HUMILIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

Definition

To humiliate someone means to say or do something that makes them feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish. It involves lowering a person's dignity or pride through actions or words.

“She had been beaten and humiliated by her husband.”

Explanation

The word describes an act that causes a loss of respect or self-esteem in another person, often through public embarrassment or degradation. It conveys a strong emotional impact related to shame or dishonor.


Author’s summary: The term humiliate refers to making someone feel ashamed or demeaned, typically through actions or words that harm their pride.

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