abase

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/əˈbeɪs/

verb
To humiliate, degrade

abase in a sentence

  • “Ineffective managers abase their employees in an attempt to get results, but true leaders know to use kindness and respect as motivation.”
  • “Ineffective supervisors abase staff with public criticism.”
  • “Harsh directors abase employees with belittling remarks, sapping their self-worth.”

What does “abase” mean?

abase (verb) means to humiliate, degrade. It is pronounced /əˈbeɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "abase" mean?
abase (verb) means: To humiliate, degrade
How do you pronounce "abase"?
"abase" is pronounced /əˈbeɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "abase" in a sentence?
Here is "abase" used in a sentence: Ineffective managers abase their employees in an attempt to get results, but true leaders know to use kindness and respect as motivation.

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