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Abasement
01
a state of being humiliated, belittled, or reduced in rank
Examples
She felt a profound abasement when her ideas were dismissed and ridiculed during the meeting.
The character 's downfall and abasement in the play evoked a strong emotional response from the audience.
02
the act of treating someone in a demeaning way
Examples
The campaign against bullying aimed to raise awareness and prevent the abasement of vulnerable individuals.
The abasement of women in certain societies perpetuates gender inequality and discrimination.
