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humiliation Synonyms

Another word for humiliation

Choosing another word for humiliation depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The painful feeling of being deeply ashamed, foolish, or injured in one's pride and self-respect, especially in front of others.

Usage Example

"He could barely conceal his mortification after forgetting his lines during the opening monologue."

Strongest
mortification
shame
Strong
ignominy
embarrassment
indignity
disgrace
chagrin

• noun (Context 2)

The action of humbling someone or an instance of reducing a person to a lower position of dignity and esteem.

Usage Example

"The lopsided defeat in the championship match was a public degradation for the defending titleholders."

Strongest
degradation
abasement
Strong
debasing
humbling
belittlement
dishonor

Opposites of humiliation

The opposite of humiliation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pride
exaltation
glorification
dignity
self-respect
honor
elevation
praise
See all opposites of humiliation

• Nearby Words

humiliate
humiliating
humiliatingly
humiliation
humility
hummable
hummer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Humiliation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/humiliation
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