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abasement

aba·se·ment

UK/əˈbeɪs.mənt/ uncommon

noun

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a low or downcast state

  • “each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement” H.L.Menchken
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2.

depriving one of self-esteem

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

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