ABASE


Meaning of ABASE in English

[ ə'beɪs ]

■ verb (usu. ~ oneself ) behave in a way that belittles or degrades (someone).

Derivatives

~ment noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. abaissier , from a- (from L. ad 'to, at') + baissier 'to lower'.

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