abase
Example Sentences
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It is designed at its most fundamental level to humble and to abase—to constantly remind even its greatest practitioners that this game is ultimately an exercise in failure.
I find myself captivated by how easily he abases himself without getting maudlin.
From New York Times
Much of the classical music industry has since abased itself at Mäkelä’s feet.
From New York Times
Russian law says inmates must not be treated in a way that is "harsh" or "abases human dignity".
From Reuters
Russian law says inmates must not be treated in a way that is "harsh" or "abases human dignity."
From Reuters
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
