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Humiliating

Definition

(formal) Causing someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, often in a way that is intended to degrade or belittle them; deeply humiliating.

Example Sentences

1The public scandal was deeply humiliating for the company's CEO, who had to resign in shame.
2Was the intention behind the satirical article to be humorous or humiliating?
3The experience of being bullied at school can be extremely humiliating for the victim.
4Try not to make the situation more humiliating for your colleague by drawing attention to their mistake.
5There is a fine line between teasing and humiliating someone, especially in a professional setting.

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