humiliate
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After the embarrassment of 2018, they simply couldn’t humiliate themselves on home soil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“For years I have had to relive some of the hardest moments of my life while facing attempts to shame, humiliate and discredit me in open court,” Mann continued.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
"By insisting on retraction China is trying to humiliate her and turning up the heat on the controversy," Kingston said.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
But the image had been digitally altered — in the original, Armstrong appeared stoic and determined — and appeared to be designed to humiliate her before trial.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
Catt had remained dedicated to traditional lobbying—privately meeting with legislators and the president to persuade them to support suffrage—whereas Paul’s campaign had been designed to humiliate the president.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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