Synonyms: humiliation, abasement
Definition: depriving one of self-esteem
Similar words: debasement, degradation
Definition: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Synonyms: humiliation, mortification
Definition: an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
Usage: he had to undergo one humiliation after another
Similar words: example, case, instance
Definition: an occurrence of something
Usage: it was a case of bad judgment; another instance occurred yesterday; but there is always the famous example of the Smiths
Synonyms: humiliation, chagrin, mortification
Definition: strong feelings of embarrassment
Similar words: embarrassment
Definition: the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Synonyms: humiliation
Definition: state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Similar words: disgrace, ignominy, shame
Definition: a state of dishonor
Usage: one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison