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What is humble verb or noun?

"Humble" can be both a verb and an adjective.

Verb:

* To humble: To make someone feel less proud or superior.

* *Example:* The experience humbled him.

Adjective:

* Humble: Lowly, modest, unpretentious.

* *Example:* He was a humble man despite his success.

There isn't a noun form of "humble" in the way there is for words like "brave" (bravery). However, we do use humility as a noun to describe the quality of being humble.

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