abasement

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Synonyms: abatement, abashment, abusement, basement, amazement, debasement, amusement, batement, amassment, casement, easement

Antonyms: abatement, abashment, abusement, basement, amazement, debasement, amusement, batement, amassment, casement, easement

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. The act of [[abasing]], [[humbling]], or bringing low. {{defdate|Mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=Chambers>{{R:CDOE|page=2}}.</ref><ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=2}}</ref>
2. The state of being [[abased]] or [[humbled]]; [[humiliation]] or [[degradation]]; a feeling of having been reduced in [[dignity]], [[reputation]], [[stature]], [[self-esteem]] or [[respect]]. {{defdate|Mid 16^th century.}}<ref name=Chambers/><ref name=SOED/>

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