To abase someone means to make them feel less important or respected by lowering their status. People often use this when talking about bad treatment or insults.
He tried not to abase his friend in front of others.
The manager abased the worker badly at the meeting.
This meaning shows when a person lowers their own pride or status to be humble or respectful. It often has a positive or modest idea behind it.
She refused to abase herself to gain favor.
He abased himself to show respect to the elders.
When someone is abased, they feel ashamed or embarrassed, often because others see their mistake or fault. This use is about public feeling of shame.
The announcement abased the CEO in front of staff.
She felt abased after the mistake in the meeting.
This use means to say or show something is less good or less valuable. It can be used for ideas, things, or actions.
Critics abased the artwork unfairly.
Do not abase your own efforts; they matter.
Abasing oneself means to lower pride as a sign of moral or religious humility. It often shows deep respect or repentance.
He abased himself before the congregation in apology.
Many saints abased themselves to show their faith.
