abasement
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing lowThe act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
» I did not submit to abasement!
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
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Erniedrigung
униже́ниеunižénije
(countable, uncountable)The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation or degradation; a feeling of having been reduced in dignity, reputation, stature, self-esteem or respect.
After his actions, my abasement is complete, and I can be humiliated no more.
Thomas J. Millay (2022), The Abased Christ, Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG: “He wants to emphasize the abasement Christ chose while on Earth.”
- a low or downcast state
- depriving one of self-esteem
Examples
1 sentencesI did not submit to abasement!
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). EquivaleFrom Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). Equivalent to abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.
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Forms
plural: abasements| Singular | abasement |
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Synonyms
18 synonyms- a low or downcast state:degradationabjection
- depriving one of self-esteem:humiliation
Antonyms
10 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable