abase in Norwegian
abase in Norwegian is ydmyke, fornedre — abase means to lower someone's position, rank or status in a way that hurts their feelings.
abase in Norwegian
ydmyke
(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]
fornedre
(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 Norwegian?
"abase" in Norwegian is ydmyke, fornedre. 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 Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "abase": ydmyke, fornedre.
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