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Meaning of humbling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

humbling

verb

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  1. To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of

  2. To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

noun

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  1. An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.

adjective

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  1. Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

verb

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  1. Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.

  2. To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.