demütigen
Translation
to humiliate, to humble
Examples
Er versuchte, sie öffentlich zu demütigen.
He tried to humiliate her in public.
Man sollte niemanden vor anderen demütigen.
One should not humiliate anyone in front of others.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to humiliate sb. He publicly humiliated his opponent.
Similar Words
erniedrigen (to debase), kränken (to offend); Antonyms: ehren (to honor), loben (to praise)
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'Demut' (humility). It means to force someone into a state of humility or shame.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the noun 'Demut' (humility). The verb implies forcing 'humility' upon someone in a shameful way.