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a·base

abase

 
 
pronunciation:
beIs
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Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: abases, abasing, abased
definition: to diminish (something of value) or to place (esp. oneself) in a lower position than another or others; lower; demean.
The king made various efforts to abase the status of the nobles.He refused to abase himself in front of his captors.
synonyms:
degrade, demean, disgrace, dishonor, shame
antonyms:
exalt, extol
similar words:
belittle, deprecate, disparage, lower, put down
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derivation: abasement (n.)