humiliate
[ verb [ T
/UK /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/ US /hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt
/• Humiliating adjective /hjuˈmɪl·iˌeɪt̬·ɪŋ/ • Humiliation noun [ C/U ] /hjuˌmɪl·iˈeɪ·ʃən
to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself
?Example. How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that
England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night’s match
Synonyms
demean
mortify