as in demeaning
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as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the reigning tennis champ was humiliated on the court by a newcomer who defeated him in straight sets
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Recent Examples of humiliating
Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
A little over two years ago, the then-British prime minister attempted to push through massive unfunded tax cuts, decimating UK government bonds before she was forced into a humiliating climbdown.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The Juve boss was already under immense pressure following last week’s 4-0 defeat at the hands of Atalanta – discussed in this previous column – but now a humiliating 3-0 loss away at Fiorentina has only seen that intensify.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
To squander the prosperity and power projection that the United States gains from its military presence in Europe would be humiliating for any American president.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At a cookout, the humiliating demise of Jesse’s Prayer Pods is the main topic of conversation, as malls and airports ultimately decided against having a solemn refuge for public masturbation.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
A little over two years ago, the then-British prime minister attempted to push through massive unfunded tax cuts, decimating UK government bonds before she was forced into a humiliating climbdown.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The Juve boss was already under immense pressure following last week’s 4-0 defeat at the hands of Atalanta – discussed in this previous column – but now a humiliating 3-0 loss away at Fiorentina has only seen that intensify.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
To squander the prosperity and power projection that the United States gains from its military presence in Europe would be humiliating for any American president.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliating
Adjective
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Luck and the university fired coach Troy Taylor last week after ESPN reported that he was twice investigated for his demeaning treatment of staffers — particularly women.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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And the system was routinely demeaning and dismissive.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
14 Oct. 2024
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Still, the United States didn’t recognize Haiti as a nation until 1862, during the Civil War, when American leadership was looking for any support in discrediting slavery.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Incentives for employees to resign or retire could lead to a loss of experienced staff, further degrading service quality.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Drill sergeants now minimize their use of profanity, insults and degrading remarks and strive to become support figures for trainees.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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And make no mistake, travel shaming in the age of the internet is fun – at least for those doing the shaming.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Frazier, the woman with the Dubai video, said at first that the shaming comments upset her.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Humiliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliating. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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