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derrota humilhante

[de-RRO-ta u-mi-LHA-n-te]
noun phrasefemininepl: derrotas humilhantes
humiliating defeat
1. A defeat that causes shame, embarrassment, or loss of dignity, typically by a significant margin or in a public context
The team suffered a humiliating defeat in the championship finals.
O time sofreu uma derrota humilhante na final do campeonato.
2. A loss that damages one's reputation or public standing
After such a humiliating defeat, the politician withdrew from the race.
Após uma derrota humilhante, o político se retirou da disputa.
NYC Slang
getting crushed; getting stomped; a blowout loss
Synonyms
derrota vergonhosaderrota constrangedoraderrota desastrosaderrota esmagadorafracasso humilhante
Antonyms
vitória gloriosavitória honrosatriunfoêxito

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
derrota humilhante
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
derrota humilhante
Common in sports commentary and everyday speech
São Paulo
derrota humilhante
Frequently used in business and political contexts
Portugal
derrota humilhante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

sofrer uma derrota humilhante
infligir uma derrota humilhante
derrota de humilhação
ficar com a cara no chão
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