HUMILIATION Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word humiliation. (close relations)
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| mortification | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | ||||||
| abasement | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a low or downcast state • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||
| chagrin | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| embarrassment | nounn | |||||
noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| degradation | nounn | |||||
noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state | ||||||
| discomfiture | nounn | |||||
noun • anxious embarrassment | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| disgrace | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
| ignominy | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor | ||||||
| indignity | nounn | |||||
noun • an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem | ||||||
| opprobrium | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a state of extreme dishonor | ||||||
| vexation | nounn | |||||
noun • anger produced by some annoying irritation • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||
