B2
embarrass vs humiliate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| embarrassverb/ɪmˈber.əs/ | Meaning to make someone feel shy, awkward or ashamed in front of other people | Goes with embarrass someone in front of | Example My dad always embarrasses me by singing loudly in the supermarket. |
| humiliateverb/hjuːˈmɪl.i.eɪt/ | Meaning to make someone feel ashamed and lose respect, especially in front of other people | Goes with publicly humiliate | Example The boss often humiliates workers in front of their colleagues. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She felt when everyone laughed at her mistake.