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ABASE

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Abase.

How to pronounce abase:

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Abase - as a verb

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Example: "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chagrin13humble13humiliate14mortify15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bruise8hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was abased by the criticism of his work."
"The dictator tried to abase his political opponents."
"She felt abased by her embarrassing mistake."
"The bully abased his classmates by mocking them."
"They plan to abase their competitor by launching a smear campaign."
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Word Game Points

Is ABASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is ABASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is ABASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abase is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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