noun
- plural of humbler; people or things that humble or reduce the pride or confidence of someone
Usage: typically used in the phrase 'a humbler of pride' or in contexts describing agents of humiliation
Examples
- The critics were humblers of his inflated ego.
- Losses in the tournament proved to be humblers for the overconfident team.
- Life's challenges are often the best humblers of human arrogance.
- The coach believed that difficult opponents were humblers that made players better.
- Setbacks can be humblers that teach valuable lessons.