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Abased vs Degraded - What's the difference?

abased | degraded |

In heraldry|lang=en terms the difference between abased and degraded

is that abased is (heraldry) borne lower than usual, as a fess; also, having the ends of the wings turned downward towards the point of the shield while degraded is (heraldry) having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

As adjectives the difference between abased and degraded

is that abased is humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige while degraded is feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.

As verbs the difference between abased and degraded

is that abased is (abase) while degraded is (degrade).

abased

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.
  • (heraldry) Borne lower than usual, as a fess; also, having the ends of the wings turned downward towards the point of the shield.

    • Derived terms

    * abasedness

    Verb

    (head)
  • (abase)

    • References

    degraded

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.
    • The Netherlands were reduced practically to a very degraded condition. — Motley.
  • (biology) Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.
    • Some families of plants are degraded dicotyledons. — Dana.
  • (heraldry) Having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

    • Synonyms

    * humiliated

    Verb

    (head)
  • (degrade)