Abase — synonyms, definition

1. abase (Verb)

abash bow chagrin crawl cut cut down debase degrade demean depress deteriorate disgrace dishonour give in grovel humble humiliate lower mock mortify • • •

abase (Verb) — Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of. ex. "He abased his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

bruise hurt injure offend spite wound crush degrade demean demolish disgrace put down smash take down