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HUMILIATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HUMILIATION?

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Humiliation as a Noun
Definitions of "Humiliation" as a noun
Synonyms of "Humiliation" as a noun (16 Words)
Usage Examples of "Humiliation" as a noun
Associations of "Humiliation" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Humiliation” are: abasement, mortification, chagrin, embarrassment, shame, indignity, ignominy, disgrace, dishonour, discomfiture, degradation, discredit, obloquy, opprobrium, loss of pride, loss of face

Humiliation as a Noun

Definitions of "Humiliation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “humiliation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated.
Strong feelings of embarrassment.
State of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
Depriving one of self-esteem.
An instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect.

Synonyms of "Humiliation" as a noun (16 Words)

abasement	The action or fact of abasing or being abased; humiliation or degradation. Each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement.
chagrin	Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. To my chagrin* he was nowhere to be seen.*
degradation	The wearing down of rock by disintegration. A trail of human misery and degradation.
discomfiture	Anxious embarrassment. Many MPs are secretly enjoying his discomfiture.
discredit	The state of being held in low esteem. The ships were a discredit* to the country.*
disgrace	A state of dishonor. If he d gone back it would have brought disgrace* on the family.*
dishonour	Lacking honor or integrity. They have brought dishonour* upon our family.*
embarrassment	A person or thing causing feelings of embarrassment. An embarrassment* of riches.*
ignominy	Public shame or disgrace. The ignominy* of being imprisoned.*
indignity	Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity. The indignity* of needing financial help.*
loss of face	Gradual decline in amount or activity.
loss of pride	Military personnel lost by death or capture.
mortification	The action of subduing one’s bodily desires. Mortification of the flesh has a long tradition in some religions.
obloquy	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions. He endured years of contempt and obloquy.
opprobrium	Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct. The opprobrium* of being closely associated with gangsters.*
shame	A loss of respect or esteem; dishonour. One mistake brought shame* to all his family.*

Usage Examples of "Humiliation" as a noun

The conference decision was a humiliation for the union's executive.
He had to undergo one humiliation after another.
He fought back tears of humiliation.
They suffered the humiliation of losing in the opening round.

Associations of "Humiliation" (30 Words)

affront	A deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect. The sackings were an affront* to justice.*
calumny	The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander. A bitter struggle marked by calumny* and litigation.*
contemn	Look down on with disdain. It lay in Deronda s nature usually to contemn* the feeble.*
contempt	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. He was held in contempt.
contumely	A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. The Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.
defamation	The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. She sued him for defamation.
defame	Damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel. The journalists have defamed me.
degrade	Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth. He was degraded from his high estate.
despise	Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for. He despises the people he has to work for.
discredit	The state of being held in low esteem. His explanation for the phenomenon was soon discredited.
disdain	Look down on with disdain. He disdained to discuss the matter further.
disgrace	A state of dishonor. He left the army in disgrace.
disrepute	The state of being held in low esteem by the public. Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.
gibe	An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. Some cynics in the media might gibe.
goad	Goad or provoke as by constant criticism. For him the visit was a goad* to renewed effort.*
hurl	Utter with force; utter vehemently. He hurled himself into the job with enthusiasm.
indignity	Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity. The indignity* of needing financial help.*
insult	Speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse. Turning his back on me was a deliberate insult.
irritate	Excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus. Sprays and polishes can irritate* dry sensitive skin.*
jibe	Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics. A jibe* at his old rivals.*
mock	Imitate with mockery and derision. Boys in mock* battle.*
obloquy	Strong public condemnation. He endured years of contempt and obloquy.
offend	Cause to feel resentment or indignation. Those activities which offend* against public order and decency.*
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house.
rudeness	A wild or unrefined state. Alice becomes disgusted by the rudeness* of her three companions.*
scoff	Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way. Patrick professed to scoff* at soppy love scenes in films.*
scorn	A statement or gesture indicating contempt. I met with scoffs I met with scorns.
slander	Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. They were accused of slandering the head of state.
taunt	A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. Pupils will play truant rather than face the taunts of classmates about their ragged clothes.
vilification	Slanderous defamation. The widespread vilification* of politicians.*