abase in German
abase in German is erniedrigen — abase means to lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
abase in German
erniedrigen
(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]
What does "abase" mean?
- verb To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
- verb To physically push or bring something down, or to bend low.
- verb To reduce the value of something, especially by changing the metal content of coins.
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What is "abase" in German?
"abase" in German is erniedrigen. abase means: To lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
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