This is the 10765th most frequent Portuguese word.
humilha
"Humilha" means "humiliates" or "demeans" in English.
Here, the verb 'humilha' is used in the sense of 'humiliate' or 'put someone down,' displaying an act of belittling others.
Ele humilha seus colegas com comentários desagradáveis.
He humiliates his colleagues with unpleasant comments.
In this sentence, 'humilha' refers to the action of 'humiliating' others indirectly by showcasing dominance or superiority.
A vitória humilha os adversários por sua grandiosidade.
The victory humiliates the opponents with its grandeur.
With this usage, 'humilha' translates to 'humbles,' shifting the meaning towards an evocation of awe or a realization of one's limitations relative to something profound.