Associations to the word «Abasement»

Wiktionary

ABASEMENT, noun. The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]
ABASEMENT, noun. The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation. [Mid 16th century]

Dictionary definition

ABASEMENT, noun. A low or downcast state; "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken.
ABASEMENT, noun. Depriving one of self-esteem.

Wise words

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