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Humiliation

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

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📖 Definitions of "Humiliation"

noun

1
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
2
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

🔄 Synonyms of "Humiliation"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
chagrinnoun	Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
mortificationnoun	A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
abasementnoun	The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.
humblingnoun	Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Humiliation"

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Word	Definition
abasementnoun	The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.
humblingnoun	An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
mortificationnoun	A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
chagrinnoun	Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
indignitynoun	an affront to one's dignity or pride
debasementnoun	The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
shamenoun	An uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor, or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
degradationnoun	The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
shamingnoun	The activity by which somebody is shamed.
disgracenoun	The condition of being out of favor; loss of favor, regard, or respect.
stigmanoun	(figurative) A negative and often unfair attitude (held by a group or society, to something).
desecrationnoun	An act of disrespect or impiety towards something considered sacred.
insultnoun	(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
affrontnoun	An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.
insultingnoun	The act of giving insult.
contemptnoun	(uncountable) The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.
outragenoun	(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
harassmentnoun	Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.
abusenoun	Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
bullyingnoun	Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.