- present participle of humiliate.
humiliating
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Carrick's future at Old Trafford is uncertain after a humiliating defeat to Cesc Fabregas' Como in the Champions League earlier this week.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
However, the impact of even a botched attack on B-1 bombers would be humiliating for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
They followed that up with a chastening 4-1 defeat away to world champions Spain but were still level on points with Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions before Saturday's humiliating loss in Rijeka.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Rams’ decision to leave late for Australia coupled with Sean McVay making a bad play call at a critical moment all add up to a humiliating loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
I could see Stan receiving an anonymous missive detailing my humiliating defeats, ending with the statement: don’t waste your time on him.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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