humiliate
verb (used with object)
to cause (a person) a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity.
humiliates
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present tense formof humiliate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Critics say Philips doesn't just challenge those beliefs - he humiliates the people who hold them.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Earlier in the film, Patrick also publicly humiliates himself for Kat by singing Frankie Valli's song, "Can't Take My Eyes off You" in front of the whole school.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2024
The league says its operations manual strictly prohibits bullying and hazing, which is defined as behavior that “harms, intimidates, offends, degrades, threatens, or humiliates another person or creates a risk to their health or safety.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2023
With every chance he has been given, Brown humiliates the sport that made him.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 21, 2019
My mother’s anger humiliates me; her words chafe my cheeks, and I am crying.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
