Humiliates Meaning in English
word · lemma: humiliate
hjuˈmɪɫiˌeɪts
hyoo-MIH-lee-ayts
hjuːmˈɪlɪˌeɪts
hyoo-MIL-ih-ayts
Definition
To make someone feel very ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed in front of others.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in negative situations when someone makes another person feel bad intentionally or publicly. It is a formal and strong word; less strong alternatives are 'embarrasses' or 'makes fun of.' Common collocation: 'publicly humiliates.'
Spanish: humillaPortuguese (BR): humilhaPortuguese (PT): humilhaChinese (Simplified): 羞辱Chinese (Traditional): 羞辱Hindi: अपमानित करता हैArabic: يُذلBengali: অপমান করে - লজ্জিত করেRussian: унижаетJapanese: 屈辱を与える - 恥をかかせるVietnamese: làm nhục - làm bẽ mặtKorean: 모욕하다 - 굴욕감을 주다Turkish: aşağılar - küçük düşürürUrdu: ذلیل کرتا ہے - رسوا کرتا ہےIndonesian: menghinakan - mempermalukan
Example Sentences
He humiliates his classmates when he calls them names.
basic
The coach often humiliates the team after they lose.
basic
She humiliates me in front of my friends.
basic
He never misses a chance and humiliates others to feel important.
natural
It really humiliates me when you laugh at my mistakes.
natural
The celebrity felt that the TV prank show completely humiliates her on national television.
natural