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[US]/əˈbeɪs/

[UK]/əˈbeɪz/

Translation

v.To humiliate or degrade someone; to lower their status or rank.; To make someone feel ashamed or humiliated.

the evidence abases his claims.

his arrogance abases him in the eyes of others.

the truth abases his lies.

his incompetence abases him before his superiors.

the new evidence abases the old theory.

his actions abase his honor.

the weight of his mistakes abases him.

his failure abases his dreams.

the harsh reality abases his illusions.

his ignorance abases him in the face of knowledge.

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