adj.
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: hum · bled ; hum · bling \ -b( ə -)li ŋ \
Date: 14th century
1 : to make humble in spirit or manner
2 : to destroy the power, independence, or prestige of
– hum · bler \ -b( ə -)l ə r \ noun
– hum · bling · ly \ -b( ə -)li ŋ -l ē \ adverb