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hu·mil·i·ate

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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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