Abases

/əˈbeɪsɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of 'abase'; he, she, or it humiliates, disrespects, or lowers someone's dignity.

Etymology

Regular conjugation of 'abase' following standard English present tense patterns for third person singular.

Kelly Says

Notice how 'abases' sounds fancier than 'embarrasses'—different verbs carry different emotional weights and formality levels in English!

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