abasement | ||
1. | [ noun ] a low or downcast state | |
Synonyms: | abjection degradation | |
Examples: | : "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken |
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Related terms: | humiliation degeneracy depth degrade | |
2. | [ noun ] depriving one of self-esteem | |
Synonyms: | humbling humiliation | |
Related terms: | degradation comedown humiliate | |
Similar spelling: |
absent abashment absently absentee absence abscondment absenteeism absinth absentminded appeasement absinthe abysmal |