abasement

Pronunciation: /əˈbeɪs.mənt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a low or downcast state; - H.L.Menchken
  2. noun depriving one of self-esteem

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

degradation, abjection

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
humiliation
Narrower (hyponyms)
degeneracy, depth

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