What is "abase" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does abase mean in English? Meaning of abase definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "abase" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "abase": cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Verb

  • Meaning: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • Example: He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
  • Synonyms: abase chagrin humble humiliate mortify
  • Hyponyms: crush degrade demean demolish disgrace put down smash take down
  • Hypernyms: bruise hurt injure offend spite wound
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ə.ˈbeɪs/

    Synonyms:

    lower, disgrace, dishonor, belittle, humble, reduce, diminish, shame, demean, degrade, mortify, debase, humiliate,

    Antonyms:

    increase, compliment, laud, praise, honor, respect, upgrade, build up, grow, enhance, improve, cherish, dignify, exalt, extol, elevate, raise, esteem, value, promote, expand, extend, flatter,

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    abase in English: abase
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