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humiliation

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


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Perhaps the biggest humiliation — at least until the recent twin debacles of the Freedom 250 implosion and the Kennedy Center ruling — was the Super Bowl halftime show.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 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

Not only are the Lakers facing an historical impossibility — you’ll remember that NBA teams leading three-games-to-none are 161-0 — but they’re already bearing the weight of an historical humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

My words were airy, with no hint of the humiliation and spite stirring just under the surface.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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