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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of humiliate
In a full-circle moment, tech billionaires are now openly competing and humiliating themselves for Trump’s favor the way his 25-year-old Apprentice cast members did in his fake boardroom in the mid-aughts.
—
Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
In a display of brute aggression, cartel operatives humiliated Mexican officials by forcing the government to release Mr. Guzmán López shortly after he was captured.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 7 May 2025
But in Trump’s White House, the goal may be simpler—and harder: not getting humiliated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
However, when he’s humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that pushes him to his breaking point.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for humiliate
Laura Bassett, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2025
In a display of brute aggression, cartel operatives humiliated Mexican officials by forcing the government to release Mr. Guzmán López shortly after he was captured.
—Alan Feuer, New York Times, 7 May 2025
But in Trump’s White House, the goal may be simpler—and harder: not getting humiliated.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 May 2025
However, when he’s humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that pushes him to his breaking point.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for humiliate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliate
Verb
-
The attempts to discredit women like Ventura discount the reality of their lives, Gee said.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
-
But in a possible attempt to discredit Pryor, her name and some details of her confidential complaint, available only to the mayor, commissioners and senior city employees, have been circulated publicly.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
-
What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
Verb
-
Meanwhile, Erebus is at risk of degrading due to strong currents.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
-
Plus, this rash guard’s fabric blocks 98% of UVA and UVB rays, though keep in mind that frequent laundering will degrade the UV-blocking ability over time.5 In general, it’s recommended that UPF clothing be replaced after 40-50 washes.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
19 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Humiliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliate. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share