humbug, n. imposition, hoax, [deception], [imposture], charlatanism, [quackery], [cajolery]; [impostor], [deceiver], [cheat], [charlatan].

humbug, v. [deceive], impose on, hoax.

humdrum, a. [monotonous], [tedious], [prosy], [tiresome].--n. [monotony], [tedium].

humiliate, v. [humble], [mortify], [abash], [disgrace], [degrade].

humiliation, n. [abasement], [mortification], [degradation], [ignominy]; humbleness, meekness.

humility, n. meekness, [lowliness], [self-abasement], [diffidence], [modesty].

humor, n. [disposition], [temper], [mood]; facetiousness, [jocularity], [waggery], [pleasantry], [wit], [satire]; pl. caprices vagaries, whims, fancies, whimsies.

humor, v. [indulge], [please], [gratify], temporize. A ntonyms: [discipline], [deny], [curb], [mortify].

humorist, n. wag, [droll], [jester], [wit].

humorous, a. facetious, [droll], [comical], [jocular], [waggish].