1.   As the Israeli assault unfolded, Palestinians vowed they would avenge the humiliation of the man emblematic of their nationalist movement.

2.   Certainly, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had a motive for the bombing -- to avenge his humiliation in the Gulf War.

3.   Rumors abound that the military and police are eager to avenge their humiliation, even if it means sacrificing their captive commanders.

4.   The ultimatum issued Monday by Pulikovsky revealed a desire to avenge the humiliation suffered by his forces in Grozny at the hands of rebels.