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humiliation vs debasement

debasement vs humiliation

humiliation and debasement both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
humiliation Yes No No No
debasement Yes No No No
As nouns, debasement is a hypernym of humiliation; that is, debasement is a word with a broader meaning than humiliation:
  • humiliation: depriving one of self-esteem
  • debasement: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Other hypernyms of humiliation include degradation.
humiliation (noun) debasement (noun)
depriving one of self-esteem changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
strong feelings of embarrassment
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
Difference between humiliation and debasement

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