Humiliation Synonyms and Antonyms

hyo͝o-mĭlē-āshən
A lowering in or deprivation of character or self-esteem
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abasement
  2. debasement
  3. degradation
  4. mortification
Loss of or damage to one's reputation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. disgrace
  2. chagrin
  3. mortification
  4. shame
  5. bad name
  6. bad odor
  7. discredit
  8. dishonor
  9. disrepute
  10. ignominy
  11. ill repute
  12. obloquy
  13. odium
  14. mental pain
  15. opprobrium
Antonyms:
  1. aggrandizement
  2. honor
  3. triumph
  4. success
  5. elevation
  6. glorification
  7. praise
  8. flattery
Depriving one of self-esteem
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. abasement

Words Related to Humiliation

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Humiliation Sentence Examples

  • Anger and humiliation boiled up inside her and spilled over in a froth of rage.

  • After this humiliation Frederick remained for six years in Germany.

  • To save her from such humiliation he sent her poison, with which she destroyed herself.

  • Ending in a military disaster and a diplomatic humiliation, it had failed to attain even the narrow object for which it had been created.

  • The constant abasement and humiliation made him weary.

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