/hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
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Meaning
To make someone feel very small and ashamed in front of other people.
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Word origin
From Latin humilis, meaning low, from humus, the ground.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- humilis
- English cognates
- humble, humility
Grammar
Examples
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To humiliate someone is to make them feel small and ashamed.
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"Humiliated" describes the feeling of deep shame.
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A very heavy defeat can humiliate a team, so the winners were kind.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 11: humiliate, bishop, defendant and 7 more words.