2humble verb
hum·bles; hum·bled; hum·bling [+ obj] 1 : to make (someone) feel less important or proud : to make (someone) humble
▪ The experience humbled him. ▪ Her success has humbled her critics. 2 : to easily defeat (someone or something) in a way that is surprising or not expected
▪ Last year's champion was humbled by an unknown newcomer.
▪ The experience humbled him. ▪ Her success has humbled her critics.
▪ Last year's champion was humbled by an unknown newcomer.
humble yourself
: to do or say something which shows that you know you have been wrong, have behaved with too much pride, etc.
▪ He needs to humble himself and ask for their forgiveness.
▪ He needs to humble himself and ask for their forgiveness.
— humbling adjective [more humbling; most humbling]
▪ It was a humbling experience for me. ▪ a very humbling defeat
▪ It was a humbling experience for me. ▪ a very humbling defeat
