Humiliate

Pronunciation: /hjuːˈmɪliːˌeɪt/

Humiliate (verb)

  1. To make someone feel ashamed, especially in front of other people.
  2. To cause someone to lose respect or dignity because of an embarrassing situation.
  3. To defeat or weaken someone in a way that makes them feel disgraced.

Examples

  • They humiliate him in front of everyone.
  • She humiliated the student publicly during the meeting.