abasement

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/əˈbeɪs.mənt/

Definition of abasement

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.

“For quotations using this term, see Citations:abasement.”
(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.

“He was wearing cavalry twill trousers and a buff crew-neck sweater. The effect was of symbolic abasement mixed with military resolve […]”
“Thomas J. Millay (2022), The Abased Christ, Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG: “He wants to emphasize the abasement Christ chose while on Earth.””

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From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). Equivalent to abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.

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