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humiliation

[hyoo-mil-ee-ey-shuhn, yoo-] / hyuˌmɪl iˈeɪ ʃən, yu- /


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That is not necessarily a humiliation for the longtime reality TV star.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In historical terms, Suez is a byword for the humiliation of a once-great but declining power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

"This form of disinformation is particularly prevalent in salacious circumstances such as the JP Morgan case, where those involved can be targeted for further humiliation through exaggerated depictions of their alleged sordid actions," Scheirer added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Ahead of the summit, Macron defended France's significantly reduced military presence on the continent, saying French troops leaving "wasn't a humiliation but a logical response to a given situation".

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She hated Frank for making this woman official witness to her humiliation.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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