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humbled

/ˈhʌmbəld/ /ˈhʌmbld/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The young chess champion was humbled after losing to a beginner. "

attitude character emotion

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verb

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

Examples :

"Losing the spelling bee humbled him; he realized he still had much to learn. "

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adjective

(usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.

Examples :

"I am humbled by all the kind words and support I've received after winning the award. "

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adjective

Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness

Examples :

"After receiving the award for teacher of the year, she felt humbled by the kind words from her students and colleagues. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The farmer humbled the young calf to prevent it from injuring the other animals in the pen. "

animal agriculture

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verb

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

Examples :

"The farmer humbled the barley, removing the sharp awns so it would be palatable for the animals. "

agriculture plant food process