bedwarf

/ˈbedwɔːrf/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel inferior or humiliated

“The bully’s words made the kid feel bedwarfed in front of his classmates.”

2. noun

a person who has been made to feel inferior or humiliated

“The bedwarf felt embarrassed and alone after the incident.”

Synonyms

  • embarrass
  • humiliate

Antonyms

  • empower
  • uplift