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humiliate

/hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/
hu · mil · i · ate hjuː · ˈmɪl · i · eɪt
English Definition
v. embarrass, make ashamed
中文释义
羞辱，使丢脸
Significado en Español
humillar, avergonzar
한국어 뜻
창피를 주다, 굴욕을 주다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm nhục, sỉ nhục
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Example Sentence

The boss humiliated him in public.

老板当众羞辱了他。

Synonyms
embarrass shame
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.

  1. A praise
  2. B embarrass
  3. C encourage
  4. D support
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B — embarrass. “humiliate” means v. embarrass, make ashamed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He did not want to ______ his friend by pointing out the mistake in public.

  1. A praise
  2. B humiliate
  3. C honor
  4. D compliment
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B — humiliate. “humiliate” means v. embarrass, make ashamed

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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.

How do you use “humiliate” in a sentence?

The boss humiliated him in public. (老板当众羞辱了他。)

What are synonyms for “humiliate”?

embarrass, shame — all close in meaning to humiliate (v. embarrass, make ashamed).

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)

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