Humiliate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /hjuːˈmɪliËŒeɪt/

Origin

From Late Latin humiliatus, past participle of humiliare ("to abase, humble"), from Latin humilis ("lowly, humble"), from humus ("ground; earth, soil"); see humble.

Full definition of humiliate

Verb

1. (transitive) To injure a person's dignity and self-respect.

Synonyms

• debase
• disgrace
• humble
• shame

Related terms

• humble
• humiliation
• humility