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单词 abasement
释义
(noun) 
obsessed with power and the abasement of all their enemies
Synonyms
humiliation
He suffered the humiliation of bankruptcy.
lowering
reduction
shaming
depression
humbling
disgrace
I have brought disgrace upon my family.
put-down
She was getting very sick of his put-downs.
downgrading
degradation
scenes of misery and degradation
dishonour
You have brought dishonour on a fine and venerable institution.
demotion
mortification
The chairman tried to hide his mortification.
debasement
instances of domination and debasement
belittlement

Quotation

abasement: decent and customary mental attitude in the presence of wealth and power [Ambrose Bierce – The Devil's Dictionary]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of debasement
instances of domination and debasement
Synonyms
degradation,
corruption,
perversion,
abasement,
baseness,
depravity
in the sense of degradation
scenes of misery and degradation
Synonyms
disgrace,
shame,
humiliation,
discredit,
ignominy,
dishonour,
mortification
in the sense of disgrace
Definition
a condition of shame, loss of reputation, or dishonour
I have brought disgrace upon my family.
Synonyms
shame,
contempt,
discredit,
degradation,
disrepute,
ignominy,
dishonour,
infamy,
opprobrium,
odium (formal),
disfavour,
obloquy,
disesteem

Nearby words of
abasement

  • abandoned
  • abandonment
  • abase
  • abasement
  • abashed
  • abate
  • abatement

Synonyms of 'abasement'

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