
Abase
Voluntary Act
Abase is typically used when someone willingly lowers their status, not by external force.

After realizing the impact of his actions, he abased himself to make amends.
Reflects Respect
Using 'abase' can suggest showing deference or acknowledgment of a mistake.

To reconcile, the manager abased himself before the team, showing true remorse.
Negative Connotation
Abase often carries a negative tone, signaling an unwanted loss of dignity or status.

He felt he abased himself by accepting the unjust criticism without protest.
Compare with
BelittleDegradeDepreciateDiminishDisparageHumiliateLowPut down
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