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base
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Plural
abasements
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a state of being humiliated, belittled, or reduced in rank
- 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.
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2
the act of treating someone in a demeaning way
- 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.
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