Meaning & use
humiliate
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish, especially in front of other people.
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The coach's harsh comments humiliated the young player in front of the whole team.
She refused to let the criticism humiliate her and finished the presentation with confidence.
A note on using this word
Humiliate implies a deeper loss of dignity than 'embarrass,' which can describe mild, temporary awkwardness.
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