humiliate

Example Sentences

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And unlike some some prank shows, its intentions are good, its attitude humane — the entire purpose of the show is to bring out the best in its unsuspecting star, not to humiliate him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

"It is one bad thing to humiliate Saudi Arabia. And it is another much worse thing to humiliate Saudi Arabia publicly. And that's exactly what they did," he said.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Don’t humiliate a pitcher — and not just ’cause it isn’t nice, because it’s stupid.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

Yes, she tried to humiliate Gina more than once.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead