ABASEMENT
humiliation, abasement
(noun) depriving one of self-esteem
abasement, degradation, abjection
(noun) a low or downcast state; “each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement”- H.L.Menchken
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
abasement (countable and uncountable, plural abasements)
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]
The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation. [Mid 16th century]
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
Anagrams
• entamebas
Source: Wiktionary
A*base"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. abaissement.]
Definition: The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; the state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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