abasement.
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
Meaning & usage
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
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.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). Equivalent to abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.
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