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TRANSITIVE VERB:
hu·mil·i·at·ed, hu·mil·i·at·ing, hu·mil·i·ates
To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of. See Synonyms at degrade.
ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin humilire, humilit-, to humble, from humilis, humble ; see humble


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