humiliate

Example Sentences

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He’ll stick around through the series, offering barbed commentary and something like support: “If I humiliate you, it’s to save you from the bigger humiliation of remaining as you are.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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

The goal "is not to dominate China; nor is it to strangle or humiliate them", the document says.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

By revealing the scandal as guests enjoy their turkey, Buddy hopes to humiliate his enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“No, no,” she said, “Asriel, don’t, I beg you, please don’t humiliate me.”

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman