[tr.v.] -at·ed, -at·ing, -ates.
To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of. See synonyms at degrade.
[verb]
- To deprive of esteem, self-worth, or effectiveness: abase, degrade, demean, humble, mortify.
Idioms: bring low, take down a peg. Seerespect/contempt/standing, win/lose/recovery.
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