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humiliation
(h/j//u/,m/I/l/i/'/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • strong feelings of embarrassment(noun.feeling)
    source: wordnet30
  • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect(noun.event)
    Example:
    He had to undergo one humiliation after another.
    Synonym:
    mortification
    source: wordnet30
  • depriving one of self-esteem(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    abasement
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of humiliating or humbling; abasement of pride; mortification.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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