All 4 Uses
humiliate
in
Lord of the Flies
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- Piggy's glasses were misted again—this time with humiliation.†
p. 25.1
- His voice was vicious with humiliation.†
p. 71.7
- With a feeling of humiliation on Simon's behalf, Ralph took back the conch, looking Simon sternly in the face as he did so.†
p. 85.9
- The humiliating tears were running from the corner of each eye.†
p. 127.5 *humiliating = extremely embarrassing (decreasing dignity)
Definitions:
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(1)
(humiliate) extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)