Indignity vs. Humiliation

Indignity vs. Humiliation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Indignity and Humiliation

Indignitynoun

degradation, debasement or humiliation

Humiliationnoun

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

Indignitynoun

an affront to one's dignity or pride

Humiliationnoun

The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.

Indignitynoun

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

Humiliationnoun

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

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Humiliationnoun

strong feelings of embarrassment

Humiliationnoun

an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect;

he had to undergo one humiliation after another

Humiliationnoun

depriving one of self-esteem