abase |
defame |
Related terms |
Abase is a related term of defame.
In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between abase and defame
is that
abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye
[ while defame is (archaic) to charge; to accuse.]
As verbs the difference between abase and defame
is that abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye [ while defame is to harm or diminish the reputation of. ]
abase |
insulation |
As a verb abase
is to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye.
As a noun insulation is
the act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
abase |
dishonor |
Related terms |
Abase is a related term of dishonor.
As verbs the difference between abase and dishonor
is that
abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye
[ while dishonor is . ]
As a noun dishonor is
.
humiliation |
abase |
As a noun humiliation
is the act of humiliating]] or [[humble#verb|humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.
As a verb abase is
(archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye
[.
] capitulate |
abase |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between capitulate and abase
is that
capitulate is (obsolete) to draw up the articles of treaty with; to treat, bargain, parley while
abase is (obsolete) to lower in value, in particular as altering the content of alloys in coins
[.]
As verbs the difference between capitulate and abase
is that capitulate is (obsolete) to draw up in chapters; to enumerate while abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye [. ]
mortify |
abase |
Abase is a synonym of mortify.
As verbs the difference between mortify and abase
is that
mortify is to kill while
abase is to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye.
abase |
abrogate |
In transitive terms the difference between abase and abrogate
is that
abase is to lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, so as to hurt feelings or cause pain; to depress; to humiliate; to humble; to degrade while
abrogate is to put an end to; to do away with.
As verbs the difference between abase and abrogate
is that
abase is to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye while
abrogate is to annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
As an adjective abrogate is
abrogated; abolished.
abase |
chagrin |
In transitive terms the difference between abase and chagrin
is that
abase is to lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, so as to hurt feelings or cause pain; to depress; to humiliate; to humble; to degrade while
chagrin is to bother or vex; to mortify.
As verbs the difference between abase and chagrin
is that
abase is to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye while
chagrin is to bother or vex; to mortify.
As a noun chagrin is
distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
abase |
humiliated |
As verbs the difference between abase and humiliated
is that
abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to
abase the eye
[ while humiliated is (humiliate). ]
As an adjective humiliated is
deprived of dignity or self-respect.
depreciate |
abase |
In lang=en terms the difference between depreciate and abase
is that
depreciate is to belittle while
abase is to lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, so as to hurt feelings or cause pain; to depress; to humiliate; to humble; to degrade
[.]
As verbs the difference between depreciate and abase
is that depreciate is to lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue while abase is (archaic) to lower physically or depress; to stoop; to throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye [. ]
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