HUMILIATE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word humiliate. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| humble | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| mortify | verbv | |||||
verb • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites • hold within limits and control • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| abase | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| demean | verbv | |||||
verb • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally | ||||||
| shame | nounn | |||||
noun • a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt • a state of dishonor • an unfortunate development verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • compel through a sense of shame • cause to be ashamed • surpass or beat by a wide margin | ||||||
| belittle | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to seem less serious; play down • express a negative opinion of • lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of | ||||||
| degrade | verbv | |||||
verb • reduce the level of land, as by erosion • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • lower the grade of something; reduce its worth | ||||||
| discredit | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the state of being held in low esteem verb • cause to be distrusted or disbelieved • damage the reputation of • reject as false; refuse to accept | ||||||
| dishonor | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of shame or disgrace • lacking honor or integrity verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • force (someone) to have sex against their will • refuse to accept | ||||||
| embarrass | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||
| chagrin | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| debase | verbv | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • lower in value by increasing the base-metal content • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | ||||||
| disgrace | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
