'humiliate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'humiliare,' where 'humilis' meant 'low or humble.'

'humiliare' transformed into the French word 'humilier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'humiliate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make low or humble,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause someone to feel ashamed or foolish.'