humiliation meaning
UK US /hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ 5 syllables
humiliation (noun): state of disgrace or loss of self-respect.
humiliation has 4 meanings in this dictionary.
humiliation as a noun
- state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Type of: shame
Kinds: abasement
Related forms: humiliate
- strong feelings of embarrassment
Synonyms: chagrin, mortification
Type of: embarrassment
Related forms: humiliate
- an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
- he had to undergo one humiliation after another
Synonyms: mortification
Type of: case
Related forms: humiliate
- depriving one of self-esteem
Synonyms: abasement
Type of: degradation
Kinds: comedown
Related forms: humiliate
How to pronounce humiliation
humiliation is pronounced /hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Words that rhyme with humiliation
Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in ON · 11-letter words
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