humiliate (Meaning)
humiliate (v)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
humiliate (v. t.)
To reduce to a lower position in one's own eyes, or in the eyes of others; to humble; to mortify.
Synonyms & Antonyms of humiliate
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- compliment
- aggrandize
- recognize
- cite
- acknowledge
- praise
- eulogize
- applaud
- praise
- acknowledge
- decorate
- exalt
- salute
- applaud
- boast
- eulogize
- exalt
- deify
- elevate
- extol
- extol
- elevate
- celebrate
- laud
- recognize
- cite
- laud
- congratulate
- decorate
- honor
- canonize
- aggrandize
- salute
- deify
- commend
- compliment
- cheer
- cheer
- honor
- commend
- canonize
- congratulate
- celebrate
- boast
Synonyms:
- censure
- discomfit
- affront
- malign
- mortify
- detract
- put down
- defame
- write off
- discountenance
- faze
- slander
- smirch
- minimize
- libel
- belittle
- ridicule
- denounce
- sink
- abash
- disparage
- defile
- castigate
- nonplus
- confound
- fluster
- bad-mouth
- cry down
- depreciate
- foul
- condemn
- decry
- disconcert
- discount
Antonyms:
humiliate Sentence Examples
- The coach's relentless criticism humiliated the young player, shattering his confidence.
- The pranksters publicly embarrassed the victim, humiliating him in front of his peers.
- She refused to be humiliated, standing her ground against the taunts and insults.
- The bully's actions served only to humiliate his target, reducing him to tears.
- The company's decision to fire him without notice humiliated him, tarnishing his reputation.
- The politician's gaffe during the live debate humiliated him, costing him dearly in the polls.
- The teacher's harsh words stung, humiliating the student and making them feel worthless.
- The defeat was so crushing that it humiliated the entire team, leaving them feeling ashamed and defeated.
- The CEO's arrogant behavior humiliated his employees, making them resentful and unwilling to follow his lead.
- The scandal humiliated the family, casting a shadow over their name and reputation.
FAQs About the word humiliate
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride ofTo reduce to a lower position in one's own eyes, or in the eyes of others; to humble; to mortify.
degrade, embarrass,discredit, abase, confuse, diminish, take down, criticize, cheapen, rattle
compliment, aggrandize, recognize, cite, acknowledge, praise, eulogize, applaud, praise, acknowledge
The coach's relentless criticism humiliated the young player, shattering his confidence.
The pranksters publicly embarrassed the victim, humiliating him in front of his peers.
She refused to be humiliated, standing her ground against the taunts and insults.
The bully's actions served only to humiliate his target, reducing him to tears.
