Abasement
The act or instance of humiliating or degrading someone; the state of being lowered in dignity or status.
nounAbasement
The act or instance of humiliating or degrading someone; the state of being lowered in dignity or status.
nounImagine This
Picture a once-proud noble dragged before the court, forced to kneel, titles stripped, while onlookers sneer; his dignity is crushed as his status plummets.
Sounds Like
uh-BAYS-ment (sounds like 'abase' + 'ment'; similar to the word 'basement').
Looks Like
Looks like 'basement' visually; related to 'abase' (to humble).
Remember This
Derived from the verb abase (to humble) with the noun-forming suffix -ment; commonly used to describe public or personal humiliation and degradation.
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Connect With
humiliation, degradation, debasement; related: abase, debase; antonyms: dignity, exaltation, honor
Note
Avoid confusing with debasement; abasement emphasizes humiliation of dignity, whereas debasement can refer more broadly to lowering quality or value. Also, do not overuse in informal contexts where weaker terms might suffice.