The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHAME
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The straight part
We know that "humiliation" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case humiliation = shame.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SHAME mean?
SHAME noun- Uncomfortable or painful feeling due to recognition or consciousness of one's own impropriety or dishonor or something being exposed that should have been kept private.
- Something to regret.
- Reproach incurred or suffered; dishonour; ignominy; derision.
- The cause or reason of shame; that which brings reproach and ignominy.
- That which is shameful and private, especially private parts.
- A cry of admonition for the subject of a speech, either to denounce the speaker or to agree with the speaker's denunciation of some person or matter; often used reduplicated, especially in political debates.
- Expressing sympathy.
- To cause to feel shame.
- To cover with reproach or ignominy; to dishonor; to disgrace.
- To drive or compel by shame.
- To feel shame, be ashamed.
- To mock at; to deride.