humiliate
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/hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
hu · mil · i · ate
hjuː · ˈmɪl · i · eɪt
English Definition
v. embarrass, make ashamed
Significado en Español
humillar, avergonzar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm nhục, sỉ nhục
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humi(humble)+liate(cause)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “humiliate” in the following sentence: His thoughtless remarks served only to _______ her in front of her friends.
A
praise
B
embarrass
C
encourage
D
support
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B — embarrass.
“humiliate” means v. embarrass, make ashamed
Common questions about “humiliate”
What does “humiliate” mean?
humiliate — v. embarrass, make ashamed. In Chinese: 羞辱，使丢脸.
How do you pronounce “humiliate”?
humiliate is pronounced /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: hu · mil · i · ate.
Is “humiliate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. humiliate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “humiliate”?
humi(humble)+liate(cause)
