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as in discrediting
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the reigning tennis champ was humiliated on the court by a newcomer who defeated him in straight sets
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Recent Examples of humiliating
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
After six consecutive losses in which they were outscored 22 goals to four by Bayern, including a humiliating 8-2 defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals four years ago, Barcelona got their revenge with a great attacking performance led by their Brazilian captain.
—Fernando Kallas, Reuters, 24 Oct. 2024
Davidson specializes in psyops, so he’s designed the Colonel’s punishment to be the most humiliating possible: relegating him to a remote non-combat service base currently run by the Colonel’s estranged daughter.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
The only thing more humiliating than doing stand-up for a group of uninterested college students is barking for audience members in an elevator.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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The Yankees had beaten the Dodgers in humiliating fashion in 1977 and 1978 and jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 1981 Fall Classic .
—Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
After six consecutive losses in which they were outscored 22 goals to four by Bayern, including a humiliating 8-2 defeat in the Champions League quarter-finals four years ago, Barcelona got their revenge with a great attacking performance led by their Brazilian captain.
—Fernando Kallas, Reuters, 24 Oct. 2024
Davidson specializes in psyops, so he’s designed the Colonel’s punishment to be the most humiliating possible: relegating him to a remote non-combat service base currently run by the Colonel’s estranged daughter.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
The only thing more humiliating than doing stand-up for a group of uninterested college students is barking for audience members in an elevator.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humiliating
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Even by his already demeaning standards, Trump's rallies and events have also taken a dark turn this fall.David Faris, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Oz winces when Al throws him a big old necklace from the family jewel case; the gesture is completely demeaning.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
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Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Still, the United States didn’t recognize Haiti as a nation until 1862, during the Civil War, when American leadership was looking for any support in discrediting slavery.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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More than 2 million people in the U.S. lack indoor plumbing and more live with failing sewage systems that can result in waste backing up into homes or pooling on the ground, threatening public health and degrading basic dignity, the EPA said.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024
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Read: ‘Shallow Hal’ and the never-ending fat joke Among Lost’s most degrading tropes was Hurley’s obsession with junk food.Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Humiliating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humiliating. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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