(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
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Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
“Is it not possible to be stinking rich, to be proud of yourself, and yet be humble at the same time?”
Of low social, administrative, or political rank
“Many pupils from humble backgrounds were granted places to study at the local university.”
Lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
“He was but a humble peasant who would acquiesce to his master's demands with nary a word of complaint.”
(of an object) Not having any impressive qualities
“Jack is a self-made man who grew up in a humble home.”
Humble or lower in rank or status
“Podrick passes into the service of Tyrion Lannister as his humble squire after Tyrion joins the forces in the Riverlands.”
Small in amount, size or degree
“The kitchen only provided us with a humble serving of mashed potatoes and peas.”
Having a considerate or kindly disposition
Which attempts to bring oneself into the favour of another, often with flattery or insincerity
Being a person of good repute and character
Embarrassed because of one's actions, characteristics, or associations
Not important or well known
Very commonly encountered or observed
Very plain or standard in features
Not objectionable or harmful in nature
Without moral principles
Devout and reverential to a deity or in a religious sense
To shame or put down
“The gods would decide to punish his arrogance by sending the wild man, Enkidu, to humble him.”
(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
“They would humble her army, and not let Daenerys claim the Iron Throne.”
To forcibly impose obedience or servitude
To discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage
To lower the rank or status of something or someone
To belittle or express disapproval of
To make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
To undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
To do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
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