Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ritual-humiliation

Noun

/ˈrɪtʃuəl hjuːˌmɪlɪˈeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of intentionally degrading or embarrassing someone as a ceremonial or formal practice.

Examples

During the initiation ceremony, the candidate faced ritual humiliation before being accepted into the group.
Many cultures have practices that involve ritual humiliation as a means of enforcing community standards.

Meaning

Ritual humiliation involves a set of procedures aimed at causing psychological distress to an individual, often to reinforce social norms or group identity.