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Contemptuous vs Humiliate - What's the difference?

contemptuous | humiliate |

As an adjective contemptuous

is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

As a verb humiliate is

to injure a person's dignity and self-respect.

contemptuous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
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    Derived terms

    * contemptuously

    humiliate

    English

    Verb

    (humiliat)
  • To injure a person's dignity and self-respect.
  • Synonyms

    * debase * disgrace * humble * shame * See also