GRE vocabulary
abase
to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
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In a sentence
Abase in a sentence
Here is an example sentence showing abase in a sentence.
He refused to abase himself by begging for a position he had clearly earned.
Synonyms
humbledegradedemean
Antonyms
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abash
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
abate
to lessen in intensity or amount
abdicate
to formally give up power or responsibility
aberrant
departing from what is normal or expected
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
abeyance
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
abhor
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
abject
utterly hopeless, humiliated, or servile in condition or spirit
Common questions
Questions about “abase”
Abase (verb) means to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
Here is abase used in an example sentence: "He refused to abase himself by begging for a position he had clearly earned."
Common synonyms for abase include humble, degrade, demean.
Antonyms of abase include exalt, elevate, honor.
Abase is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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