Meaning & Definition of word "Humiliation"
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Humiliation
/hjuːˌmɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. the feeling of being humiliated; a shame or loss of pride.
- Example: After the public failure, he felt a deep sense of humiliation.
- 2. an act or instance of humiliating someone or something.
- Example: The humiliation he faced during the debate was hard for him to overcome.
- 3. a state or condition of being humiliated.
- Example: She went through the humiliation of being rejected in front of her peers.
- 4. a degradation of dignity or self-respect.
- Example: Losing the competition was a humiliation for the talented athlete.
Etymology
From Latin humiliatio, from humiliare 'to humble'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
public humiliation:
The act of humiliating someone in a public setting.
humiliation complex:
A psychological state characterized by a sensitivity to humiliation.
humiliation ritual:
A practice that is meant to humiliate someone as a form of punishment or social control.
Related Words
humble:
Having or showing a modest or low view of one's importance.
humiliate:
To make someone feel ashamed and embarrassed.
humility:
A modest or low view of one's importance.
Slang Meanings of humiliation
Meaning: Burn
Example Sentence: He totally got burned when his friend revealed his secret.
Meaning: Get dunked on
Example Sentence: After losing the debate, he felt like he got dunked on.