humiliation

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Jaramilla said in the lawsuit that Cowser had a traumatic experience and continues to suffer from “severe emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation and the loss of enjoyment of life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But only the men who happen to pull on the jersey of the national soccer team have proven themselves capable of turning tragedy from high art into national humiliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And these men were largely not actually given the public axe, and not made to endure the resulting public humiliation.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Activist Grace Banu told a press conference in Delhi that the community was seeking "recognition without invasion" and "rights without humiliation".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Joost fell into step beside him, insides still churning with humiliation.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo