Abase Meaning in English
word
əˈbeɪs
uh-BAYS
ɐbˈeɪs
uh-BAYS
Definition
To behave in a way that makes yourself seem less important or to lower someone’s dignity or status.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or literary; rarely used in casual conversation. Often appears with 'yourself' or as 'abase oneself.' Don't confuse with 'embarrass' (causing shame); 'abase' is about lowering status or dignity, usually deliberately.
Spanish: humillar - rebajarPortuguese (BR): humilhar - rebaixarPortuguese (PT): humilhar - rebaixarChinese (Simplified): 贬低 - 降低身份Chinese (Traditional): 貶低 - 降低身份Hindi: अपमानित करना - नीचा दिखानाArabic: إذلال - تحقيرBengali: নিজেকে হীন করা - অপমান করাRussian: унижать - принижатьJapanese: 自分を貶める - 屈辱を与えるVietnamese: hạ mình - làm mất phẩm giáKorean: 자신을 비하하다 - 품위를 낮추다Turkish: aşağılamak - kendini küçültmekUrdu: خود کو ذلیل کرنا - رسوا کرناIndonesian: hạ thấp bản thân - làm nhục
Example Sentences
He would never abase himself to win someone's favor.
basic
Don't abase others to make yourself look better.
basic
She refused to abase herself in front of the crowd.
basic
Why abase yourself for a boss who doesn’t appreciate you?
natural
I won’t abase myself just to keep this job.
natural
Some leaders try to abase their rivals through insults.
natural