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HUMILIATION Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word humiliation. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word humiliation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HUMILIATION

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mortification
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

• the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

• an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect

• (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

abasement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a low or downcast state

• depriving one of self-esteem

chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

dishonor
nounn
noun

• a state of shame or disgrace

• lacking honor or integrity

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

• refuse to accept

embarrassment
nounn
noun

• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

• the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

• some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

• extreme excess

shame
nounn
noun

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

degradation
nounn
noun

• changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

• a low or downcast state

discomfiture
nounn
noun

• anxious embarrassment

discredit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

disgrace
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

• damage the reputation of

ignominy
nounn
noun

• a state of dishonor

indignity
nounn
noun

• an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

opprobrium
nounn
noun

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a state of extreme dishonor

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Best Hypernyms For HUMILIATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for humiliation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disgrace embarrassment shame case debasement degradation example ignominy indignity instance

Alternatives for MORTIFICATION

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