Synonyms of humiliate

humiliate

verb

hyü-ˈmi-lē-ˌāt 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discredit
• embarrass
• demean
• degrade
• humble
• shame
• disgrace
• confuse
• debase
• dishonor
• insult
• abase
• cheapen
• chasten
• criticize
• rattle
• take down
• diminish
• lower
• mortify
• ridicule
• foul
• smirch
• minimize
• disparage
• belittle
• sink
• disconcert
• defame
• detract
• confound
• faze
• malign
• depreciate
• condemn
• slander
• discomfit
• discountenance
• fluster
• castigate
• decry
• libel
• affront
• defile
• abash
• discount
• write off
• denounce
• nonplus
• bad-mouth
• put down
• cry down
• censure
• damn
• execrate
• reprehend
• reprobate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalt
• elevate
• aggrandize
• honor
• congratulate
• cheer
• celebrate
• deify
• commend
• recognize
• applaud
• decorate
• canonize
• acknowledge
• boast
• compliment
• praise
• cite
• salute
• eulogize
• laud
• extol
• hail
• tout
• highlight
• promote
• glorify
• fete
• ennoble
• acclaim
• dignify
• magnify
• enthrone
• enshrine
• lift
• play up
• raise
• advance
• uplift
• spotlight
• boost
• upgrade
• idealize
• romanticize
• ensky

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of humiliate

My husband was humiliated, he was degraded, and not able to defend himself. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them. — Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Their time in Fiji was marked by endless drama, with Sincere often lying and leaving Melanie feeling humiliated on several occasions. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026

Fiorentina’s centenary was spoiled by another hefty loss as it was humiliated 3-0 at home by Frosinone. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026