as in to discredit
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the reigning tennis champ was humiliated on the court by a newcomer who defeated him in straight sets
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Recent Examples of humiliate
Only the United States was humiliated; both countries have experienced a catastrophic loss.
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Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Diomande just humiliates fullbacks.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Even prestigious law firms are being humiliated, with some perpetrators getting slapped with fines and facing discipline from the Bar.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for humiliate
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
However, they were then humiliated 2-1, after extra time, by second division side Torreense in the final.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Diomande just humiliates fullbacks.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Even prestigious law firms are being humiliated, with some perpetrators getting slapped with fines and facing discipline from the Bar.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for humiliate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliate
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Kiryl Pazniak, 49, who hosted a popular political show on YouTube, has been convicted on the charges of discrediting Belarus and forming an extremist organization, the group said — accusations widely used by authorities to stifle critical voices.
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Green said earlier this year that Adebayo shouldn’t be underestimated and his 83-point game against Washington shouldn’t be discredited.
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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When temperatures rise, heat can quietly degrade pantry staples, making refrigeration essential to preserve quality and flavor.
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If leaders are not present and actively developing people, the system degrades—quietly at first, then all at once.
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“Humiliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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