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
How many times do biological female athletes have to be humiliated before administrators, athletic officials and politicians take action to stop biological males from invading girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms and sports without permission?
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Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Miller sought to shield these women, her suit said, and as a result she was humiliated, harassed and ultimately forced out of her job by Spitzer and Nelson.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
As Howard begins to humiliate Matt, the camera follows all angles of the table, making sure to showcase everyone’s reactions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 June 2025
So why did a chess engine that came under the pathetic category and only looks one move ahead not just defeat but humiliate ChatGPT?
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for humiliate
Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
Miller sought to shield these women, her suit said, and as a result she was humiliated, harassed and ultimately forced out of her job by Spitzer and Nelson.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
As Howard begins to humiliate Matt, the camera follows all angles of the table, making sure to showcase everyone’s reactions.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 17 June 2025
So why did a chess engine that came under the pathetic category and only looks one move ahead not just defeat but humiliate ChatGPT?
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliate
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That terrifying consequence alone is sufficient to discredit the executive order.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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And for that, I was met with silence, deflection, and efforts to discredit me.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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SoCal embarrassed the Jekyll & Hyde Utah team, who were flying how but who lose easily to the near-last place Hard Eights for their only win of the weekend.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Such an attack might embarrass Trump and spur him to make good on his threat in his address to the nation on Saturday evening to respond to Iran with even greater force.—
Uri Friedman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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Customer service was once rated among the highest in the American Customer Satisfaction Index – until relentless budget cuts started to degrade it.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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But, unlike metal drill bits, which generally last for years, these enabling molecules are designed to degrade very quickly, falling apart within a few days at most.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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“Humiliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliate. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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