humiliate
4 synonyms and 4 antonyms for humiliate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone feel ashamed or foolish, often publicly.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use humiliate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
humiliate someone publicly
feel humiliated
Etymology
From Latin humiliāre ("to abase, make humble"), from humilis ("low, humble") — the same root as humble.
Full origin of humiliate →Frequently asked questions
What does “humiliate” mean?
The word “humiliate” means to make someone feel ashamed or foolish, often publicly. In plain terms, to make someone feel deeply embarrassed or ashamed, usually in front of others.
How do you pronounce “humiliate”?
“Humiliate” is pronounced hyoo-MIH-lee-ayt (/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “humiliate” in a sentence?
Here is “humiliate” used in a sentence: “He humiliated his opponent with an easy victory.”
What part of speech is “humiliate”?
“Humiliate” is a verb.
Where does the word “humiliate” come from?
The word “humiliate” comes from Latin. From Latin humiliāre ("to abase, make humble"), from humilis ("low, humble") — the same root as humble.
