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humiliate
(h/j//u/'m/I/l/i/,/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss.
    source: wordnet30
  • To reduce to a lower position in one's own eyes, or in the eyes of others; to humble; to mortify.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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