humiliation meaning and definition

HUMILIATION noun

Definition of humiliation (noun)

1. state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
2. strong feelings of embarrassment
   • synonyms: chagrin, mortification
3. an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
   • "he had to undergo one humiliation after another"
   • synonyms: mortification
4. depriving one of self-esteem
   • synonyms: abasement