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English noun: humiliation

1. humiliation (state) state of disgrace or loss of self-respect


Broader (hypernym)disgrace, ignominy, shame


Narrower (hyponym)abasement, abjection, degradation

2. humiliation (feeling) strong feelings of embarrassment


Synonymschagrin, mortification


Broader (hypernym)embarrassment

3. humiliation (event) an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect


SamplesHe had to undergo one humiliation after another.


Synonymsmortification


Broader (hypernym)case, example, instance

4. humiliation (act) depriving one of self-esteem


Synonymsabasement


Broader (hypernym)debasement, degradation


Narrower (hyponym)comedown









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