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abase
/ə
ˈ
be
ɪ
s/
verb
abas·es
;
abased
;
abas·ing
Meaning:
abase yourself
formal
:
to behave in a way that makes you seem lower or less deserving of respect
▪
politicians
abasing themselves
before wealthy businessmen
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