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Webster 1913 Edition


Abasement

A-base′ment

(ȧ-bās′ment)
,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
abaissement
.]
The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low; the state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Abasement

ABA'SEMENT

,
Noun.
The act of humbling or bringing low; also a state of depression, degradation, or humiliation.