humiliate

UK
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
US
/hjuˈmɪl.i.eɪt/

Translations

humiliateverb
humiliated
Past Simple
humiliated
Past Participle
humiliating
Gerund
UK
/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
US
/hjuˈmɪl.i.eɪt/
The teacher humiliated the student by criticizing his work in front of the entire class.
Le professeur a humilié l'élève en critiquant son travail devant toute la classe.

Definitions

humiliateverb
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect, especially publicly.
The teacher humiliated the student by criticizing his work in front of the entire class.