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abase in Dutch

abase in Dutch is vernederen, kleineren, neerhalen — abase means to lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.

abase in Dutch

vernederen
verb
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
kleineren
verb
(transitive) To lower, as in condition in life, office, rank, etc., so as to cause pain or hurt feelings; to degrade, to depress, to humble, to humiliate. [from c. 1350–1470]
neerhalen
verb
(transitive, archaic) To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop. [from c. 1350–1470]
strijken
verb
(transitive, archaic) To lower physically; to depress; to cast or throw down; to stoop. [from c. 1350–1470]

What does "abase" mean?

  1. verb To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
  2. verb To physically push or bring something down, or to bend low.
  3. verb To reduce the value of something, especially by changing the metal content of coins.
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What is "abase" in Dutch?
"abase" in Dutch is vernederen, kleineren, neerhalen. abase means: To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
Are there other ways to say "abase" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "abase": vernederen, kleineren, neerhalen, strijken.
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