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humiliation

UK
/hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
US
/hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

Translations

humiliationnoun
humiliations
pl
The public humiliation was too much for him to bear.
Публичное унижение было для него слишком тяжёлым.
Synonyms
embarrassment
shame
disgrace
degradation
mortification
humbling
dishonor
indignity
humiliationadjective
UK
/hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
US
/hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "humiliation rituals"

Definitions

humiliationnoun
The act of making someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.
The public humiliation he faced after the incident was difficult for him to overcome.
A state of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
She felt a deep sense of humiliation after being reprimanded in front of her colleagues.
humiliationadjective
Relating to or intended to cause humiliation.
The senator faced a humiliation campaign orchestrated by his rivals.
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