definition humiliating
(hyoÍo-mÄ­lâ²Ä-Ätâ²) tr.v. huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·atÂ·ed, huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·atÂ·ing, huÂ·milÂ·iÂ·ates. To cause (someone) to feel a loss of pride, dignity, or self-respect: humiliated him with a contemptuous refusal.