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humiliation

/hjuːmɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does humiliation mean?

noun

The act of humiliating someone, or a state of being humiliated. A feeling of shame, embarrassment, or degradation.

Example

"The athlete's public apology was a humiliating experience for him."

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