humiliation

Meanings

Plural: humiliations

Noun

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
strong feelings of embarrassment
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
- "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
depriving one of self-esteem
The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French humiliation, from Late Latin humiliatio, from humiliare (“to humiliate”); see humiliate.

Synonyms

abasement, chagrin, dishonor, embarrassment, mortification, shame

Antonyms

exaltation, honor

Scrabble Score: 16

humiliation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
humiliation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
humiliation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

humiliation is a valid Words With Friends word