Humiliate
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
To make someone feel really bad or embarrassed, especially in front of other people, so that they lose their confidence.
Examples
- I felt humiliated when I tripped and fell during the school play in front of everyone.
- It can humiliate a friend if you tease them about their mistakes during a game.
- When I forgot my lines, I was worried it would humiliate me in front of my classmates.
Synonyms
embarrass
shame
belittle
disgrace
ridicule
mock
Antonyms
praise
support
encourage
uplift
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