понижение — meaning in English

English meaning

• abasement noun The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
• abatement noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
• descent noun The act of coming down from a higher place, or a downward slope or path.

Senses

понижение is used for these senses in English:

• abasement The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low. [Mid 16th century.]
• abatement The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression. [First attested from 1340 to 1470.]
• descent A drop to a lower status or condition; decline.

abasement — full definition

1. noun The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
2. noun The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation or degradation; a feeling of having been reduced in dignity, reputation, stature, self-esteem or respect.

abatement — full definition

1. noun A reduction in the amount, degree or intensity of something, especially something unwanted such as noise, pollution or tax.
2. noun The legally required removal or containment of a hazard from a building or site.
3. noun The act of formally ending or suspending a legal action or nuisance.

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