Main Entry: ²humble

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): hum·bled; hum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Date: 14th century

1 : to make humble in spirit or manner
2 : to destroy the power, independence, or prestige of

— hum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

— hum·bling·ly \-b(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb