Basic Details
Word: Humiliate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed, often in front of others.
Synonyms: Shame, embarrass, belittle
Antonyms: Honour, applaud, elevate
Idioms and Phrases
- Eat humble pie: To admit your mistakes and face embarrassment. Example: "After losing the game, he had to eat humble pie and apologise to his teammates."
- Don't throw stones: Don't criticize others if you have faults too. Example: "She should remember, don't throw stones; everyone makes mistakes that can humiliate them."
Usage Examples
Example 1: It is not kind to humiliate someone in front of their friends; we should always be supportive.
Example 2: The teacher did not want to humiliate the student for getting answers wrong, so she offered extra help.
Example 3: He felt humiliated when his mistake was pointed out in front of the entire class.
Fun Fact
Interestingly, the word "humiliate" comes from the Latin word "humiliare," which means to make low—connected to the idea of lowering someone's dignity or self-worth.
Famous Quote
"The only way to avoid humiliation is to have no power." - Jean-Paul Sartre
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "humiliate" mean?
a) To help someone succeed
b) To make someone feel ashamed
c) To compliment someone
d) To encourage someone
Answer: b) To make someone feel ashamed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "humiliate"?
a) Honour
b) Belittle
c) Support
d) Empower
Answer: b) Belittle
3. Which word is an antonym of "humiliate"?
a) Shame
b) Elevate
c) Embarrass
d) Put down
Answer: b) Elevate
4. Which sentence uses "humiliate" correctly?
a) She tried to humiliate her friend during the game.
b) He loved to humiliate people with compliments.
c) They humiliated the project together.
d) The sunflower began to humiliate in the garden.
Answer: a) She tried to humiliate her friend during the game.
5. Which idiom means to admit your mistakes?
a) Eat humble pie
b) Under the weather
c) Burning the midnight oil
d) Piece of cake
Answer: a) Eat humble pie
