humiliate

• Verbe désignant l'action de faire éprouver à quelqu'un un sentiment de honte, de gêne ou d'humiliation, souvent de manière publique ou dégradante.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish, often in a public or degrading manner.

1. Cause embarrassmentB2formal

   To make someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed, often in public.

   Humilier

   • The teacher humiliated the student in front of the whole class.
   • He felt humiliated when his mistake was pointed out publicly.
   • She humiliated him by laughing at his suggestion.

   Synonymesabashbelittlechagrindegradedemeandiscomfitdiscreditdisgraceembarrasshumblemortifyshame

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonorpraiserespect

2. Lower dignity or prideB2formal

   To reduce someone's self-respect or dignity, often through harsh treatment.

   Humilier

   • The defeat humiliated the team and their coach.
   • They humiliated their opponents with a crushing victory.
   • He was humiliated by the harsh criticism from his boss.

   Synonymesabashbelittlechagrindebasedegradedemeandisgracehumblemortifyshame

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexalthonorpraiserespect