Synonyms for

Humiliation

Verb / hju:ˌmɪli:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for humiliation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Humiliation means a feeling of shame or embarrassment.

Synonyms & similar words

mortification chagrin abasement shame embarrassment mortification chagrin disgrace ignominy abashment discomfiture indignity opprobrium dishonor discredit degradation debasement humbling belittlement denigration downgrading defamation insult

Synonyms by register

Formal

degradation abasement ignominy disgrace

Informal

embarrassment shame mortification making a fool of oneself

Literary

dishonor chagrin abase

Antonyms

pride honor dignity respect esteem admiration triumph

Common collocations

  • utter humiliation
  • deep humiliation
  • public humiliation
  • sense of humiliation
  • feeling of humiliation
  • experience humiliation
  • suffer humiliation

Word family

noun humiliation
verb humiliate
adjective humiliating
adverb humiliatingly

Usage note

Humiliation refers to a loss of pride or dignity, often caused by a public or painful event. It is a strong word with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. She felt a deep sense of humiliation when she failed the test.
  2. The athlete suffered humiliation when he lost the championship game.
  3. His parents' divorce caused him a great deal of humiliation.
  4. The teacher publicly scolded the student, causing her humiliation in front of her classmates.
  5. The politician's scandal led to his humiliation and resignation.

Quotes

  • Humiliation is the beginning of sanctification. - John Donne
  • Humiliation is the only ladder to humility. - Hazrat Inayat Khan
  • Humiliation is the beginning of pride. - Gustave Flaubert

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