Abasement

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /əˈbeɪs.mÉ™nt/

Origin

abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.

Full definition of abasement

Noun

1. The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. Mid 16^th century.

1. The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation. Mid 16^th century