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
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
Only they have proven themselves capable of turning tragedy from high art into national humiliation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Historian and authoritarian expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat described ritual humiliation as one of the autocrat’s favorite weapons.
From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026
I can still hear her say, “As I was saying…” while I just stood there growing hot from humiliation.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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