abase

verb

Meaning

Lower someone in rank, prestige, or estimation; behave in a way that shows submission or lack of self-respect.

Examples

He refused to abase himself by begging for the promotion he rightfully earned.
The tyrant forced his captives to abase themselves in front of the cheering crowd.

Synonyms: lower, humiliate, debase, demean

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abase

verb

Pronunciation: əˈbeɪs

Definition

Lower someone in rank, prestige, or estimation; behave in a way that shows submission or lack of self-respect.

Examples

He refused to abase himself by begging for the promotion he rightfully earned.
The tyrant forced his captives to abase themselves in front of the cheering crowd.
She would never abase her own professional standards just to please a difficult client.

How to Use abase

abase oneself (collocation): to act in a way that shows submission or loss of dignity — "He had to abase himself to get the loan approved."

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