abasement
Pronunciation: [əˈbeɪsmənt]
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Learn how to use abasement in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.
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After the public abasement, she found strength in herself to rise again.
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He realized that living without abasement was important for his self-esteem.
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Have you ever experienced abasement after making a mistake?
How to pronounce abasement
Pronunciation: [əˈbeɪsmənt]
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Context: “social situations”
(noun) the act of lowering someone’s dignity or self-worth. This can happen when someone is made to feel small or unimportant on purpose.
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The teacher’s supportive words prevented any feelings of abasement among the students.
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Her harsh comments were a source of abasement instead of encouragement.
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What can we do to avoid the abasement of others in our group?