Erniedriger

The German word "Erniedriger" is a noun derived from the verb "erniedrigen", which means "to humiliate" or "to abase". The verb "nidrig" (from which "erniedrigen" is formed) means "low" or "base".

• Erniedriger refers to someone who humiliates or degrades others, i.e., a humiliator or one who belittles.

Similar words include:

• Demütiger (one who humbles, more about self-humbling)
• Beschimpfer (insulter)
• Beleidiger (offender, someone who insults)

Difference:
While "Erniedriger" emphasizes the act of putting someone down or degrading, "Demütiger" usually refers to a humble person (self-humbling), and "Beschimpfer" or "Beleidiger" focus more on verbal insults rather than lowering someone's dignity outright.