abase

• Verbe désignant l'action de rabaisser quelqu'un ou soi-même dans son rang, sa dignité ou son estime de soi, souvent par l'humiliation ou la soumission.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering oneself in rank, dignity, or esteem, often through humility or submission.

1. To lower in rank or dignityC1formal

   To behave in a way that makes someone feel less respected or important.

   Abaisser, rabaisser

   • He would not abase himself by begging for forgiveness.
   • She felt abased by the harsh criticism from her boss.
   • The dictator tried to abase his political opponents publicly.

   Synonymesbelittledebasedegradedemeandisgracedisparagehumiliatelowerreduceshame

   Antonymesdignifyelevateexalthonorpromote