Humiliate

usgb/hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
verb

To make someone feel very ashamed or embarrassed.

He was humiliated when his secret was revealed to everyone.
Visual representation of "humiliate" - To make someone feel very ashamed or embarrassed.

Often appears as...

  • publicly humiliate
  • humiliate oneself
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Power Dynamics

Being humiliated often involves a power imbalance, where one person exerts control over another.

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The boss humiliated her assistant by criticizing him in the meeting.
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Public vs Private

Humiliation can be more intense if it's in public as the audience's reaction contributes to the feeling.

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She felt humiliated when her mistake was pointed out in front of the entire class.
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Emotional Impact

Humiliation can cause lasting emotional damage and is often remembered vividly.

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He never forgot the day he was humiliated on the sports field.
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