humiliation vs degradation

humiliation and degradation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
humiliation	Yes	No	No	No
degradation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, degradation is a hypernym of humiliation; that is, degradation is a word with a broader meaning than humiliation:

humiliation: depriving one of self-esteem
degradation: changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

Other hypernyms of humiliation include debasement.

As nouns, degradation is a hyponym of humiliation; that is, degradation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than humiliation:

humiliation: state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
degradation: a low or downcast state

Other hyponyms of humiliation include abasement, abjection.

humiliation (noun)	degradation (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	a low or downcast state
strong feelings of embarrassment
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

humiliation vs degradation

humiliation and degradation both are nouns.

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