humilhar

Senses

1. 1.

   to humiliate

   to make someone feel ashamed or lose dignity

2. 2.

   to humble

   to lower someone's pride or self-importance

3. 3.

   to degrade

   to treat someone in a way that causes them to lose respect

Examples

• "Ele humilhou a colega na frente de todos no trabalho."

  He humiliated his colleague in front of everyone at work.

• "Não precisa me humilhar só porque você está com raiva."

  You don't need to humiliate me just because you're angry.

• "A derrota humilhou o time adversário."

  The defeat humbled the opposing team.

Usage

Common reflexive form is "humilhar-se" (to humble oneself). Often used with prepositions: "humilhar alguém em público" (to humiliate someone in public). The verb carries a strong negative connotation of causing shame or embarrassment to someone.