Synonyms of humiliation
6 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for humiliation is shame. Other synonyms of humiliation are embarrassment, indignity, mortification, abasement and dishonor. The opposite of humiliation is honor.
Synonyms and similar words for humiliation
nounMore synonyms
- abasementThe act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
- dishonorAmerican standard spelling of dishonour.
- embarrassmentA state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.
- mortificationA sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
- shameSomething to regret.
- indignityDegradation, debasement or humiliation.
Opposite of humiliation
nounMore antonyms
Meaning of humiliation
- noun The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
- noun The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.
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Questions about synonyms of humiliation
- What is another word for humiliation?
- Humiliation has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shame, embarrassment, indignity, mortification, abasement and dishonor.
- What is the opposite of humiliation?
- The opposite of humiliation is honor.
- What does humiliation mean?
- Humiliation means the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
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