All 5 Uses of
humiliate
in
A Great and Terrible Beauty
- I'm ready for Miss Moore to straighten her spine and humiliate Ann in front of everyone by forcing her to admit her shame—and calling her all manner of horrible names as well.†
Chpt 6 *humiliate = extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride)
- She knows it, but I'm not eager to tell Ann about my humiliation at the hands of the others.†
Chpt 9
- I can't help feeling humiliated for Ithal.†
Chpt 12humiliated = extremely embarrassed (decreased dignity)
- "Very clever—you're quite a wit," I say, trying to sound good-humored when I feel surly and humiliated.†
Chpt 13
- He says nothing, and I'm so humiliated I wish I could disappear on the spot.†
Chpt 18
Definition:
extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)