Definitions
- Describing a feeling of extreme embarrassment or shame. - Referring to an action that causes someone to feel embarrassed or ashamed. - Talking about a situation where one's pride or dignity is wounded.
- Describing a feeling of intense shame or degradation. - Referring to an action that causes someone to feel ashamed or degraded. - Talking about a situation where one's reputation or social status is damaged.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions related to shame and embarrassment.
- 2Both words can be used to describe actions that cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed.
- 3Both words can be used to describe situations where one's pride or dignity is wounded.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Humiliate is a stronger word than mortify and implies a deeper level of shame or degradation.
- 2Action vs. Feeling: Mortify can refer to both an action and a feeling, while humiliate primarily refers to an action.
- 3Scope: Humiliate often involves a public or social aspect, while mortify can be more personal or internal.
- 4Intent: Humiliate often implies a deliberate attempt to cause shame or degradation, while mortify can be accidental or unintentional.
- 5Severity: Humiliate can have long-lasting effects on one's reputation or self-esteem, while mortify may be a temporary feeling.
Remember this!
Mortify and humiliate are synonyms that describe negative emotions related to shame and embarrassment. While both words can be used to describe actions that cause someone to feel ashamed or embarrassed, humiliate is a stronger word that implies a deeper level of shame or degradation. Additionally, humiliate often involves a public or social aspect, while mortify can be more personal or internal.
