Both Uses
humiliate
in
Sweet Far Thing
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- "Never," I say, eyeing the ridiculous bloomers and wondering which shall be more humiliating—the riding or the costume.†
Chpt 1 *humiliating = extremely embarrassing (decreasing dignity)
- It was Lady Denby who revealed Ann's charade at Christmas, largely to humiliate Mrs. Worthington.†
Chpt 2humiliate = extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride)
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)