1. to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem; to humble or degrade
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘abase’

Examples

• He abases himself before his superiors to gain favor.
• The scandal abases the politician’s reputation.
• She never abases her dignity, even in difficult situations.
• The cruel master abases his servants with harsh treatment.
• Pride goes before a fall, and arrogance abases the mighty.
• The dictator abases anyone who dares to oppose him.