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ABASEMENT

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There are 2 meanings of the word Abasement.

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Abasement - as a noun

A low or downcast state

Example: "Each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abjection20degradation14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
humiliation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Depriving one of self-esteem

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humiliation16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
debasement15degradation14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He suffered great abasement when he lost his job."
"The abasement of the defeated team was evident in their expressions."
"The king subjected his rivals to abasement to assert his power."
"She experienced feelings of abasement after being publicly criticized."
"The abasement of the prisoner was a deliberate act of humiliation."
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Word Game Points

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

ABASEMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABASEMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abasement is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABASEMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ABASEMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abasement is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABASEMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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