humiliation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The feeling of being ashamed or foolish, especially in front of others.

   He felt deep humiliation when his mistake was made public.

2. 2
   noun

   An event or act that makes someone feel ashamed or loses them respect.

   They had to undergo one humiliation after another.

From Middle French humiliation, from Late Latin humiliātiō, from humiliāre (“to humiliate”); see humiliate. Equivalent to humiliate + -ion.

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