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humiliation

noun

depriving one of self-esteem

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Word length
11
Starts with
H
Ends with
N
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən

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noun

  1. depriving one of self-esteem

noun

  1. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

    “he had to undergo one humiliation after another”

noun

  1. strong feelings of embarrassment

noun

  1. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

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Example Sentences

he had to undergo one humiliation after another

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