English Explanatory Dictionary

abasement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
  2. The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation or degradation; a feeling of having been reduced in dignity, reputation, stature, self-esteem or respect.

Pronunciation

/əˈbeɪs.mənt/ en-us-abasement.ogg

Word forms

abasement abasements

Etymology

From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). Equivalent to abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.

Synonyms

abjection debasement degeneracy degeneration degradation depravation depression deterioration discredit dishonor fall humiliation lowering perversion reduction shame subserviency vitiation

Antonyms

aggrandizement dignity elevation exaltation honor promotion reputation repute standing supremacy

Derived words

self-abasement
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