humiliation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of shamefully treating or speaking to someone in a way that demeans them, causing embarrassment or distress.

  - "After losing the debate, he was subjected to humiliation by his opponents."
  - "The bully's humiliation of the new student was witnessed by the entire class."
  - "She refused to be humiliated by her boss's criticism."

• Noun

  A feeling of deep shame or embarrassment.

  - "He felt a sense of humiliation after being caught in a lie."
  - "The athlete experienced humiliation after finishing last in the race."
  - "She was consumed by humiliation after being rejected by her crush."

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Antonyms

exaltation , honor

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Synonyms

abasement , dishonor , embarrassment , mortification , shame

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humiliation
exultation , ruefulness , infatuation , adulation

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Variants

List of all variants of humiliation that leads to same result
humiliate , humiliated , humiliates , humiliating , humiliation , humiliations , self-humiliation , self-humiliations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'humiliare,' meaning 'to make low,' or 'to humble.',

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Trivia

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1. The term 'humiliation' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, humiliation is considered a necessary step in the process of apology and forgiveness.

3. Humiliation can have both negative and positive effects on motivation and performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shame: A complex emotion that arises from a sense of dishonor or disgrace.

2. Embarrassment: A feeling of awkwardness or self-consciousness, often caused by a perceived mistake or social faux pas.

3. Demean: To treat someone with contempt or disrespect, often resulting in humiliation.

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Culture

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Humiliation has been a common theme in literature and art throughout history, often used to explore power dynamics, social norms, and the human condition. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Othello,' the protagonist's humiliation leads to tragic consequences. In modern times, humiliation has been a topic of interest in psychology, particularly in the study of bullying and its effects on mental health.

How to Memorize "humiliation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone being publicly ridiculed or shamed in front of an audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'humiliation' with feelings of shame, embarrassment, and distress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Humiliate Herman: Humiliate Him, Humiliate Him, Humiliate Him' to remember the definition.

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