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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