abase oneself

Example Sentences

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It is far more appropriate to take strength from an ultimately uplifting afternoon than abase oneself over an inconsequential refereeing call.

From The Guardian • Nov. 5, 2018

Besides, it is a pity to abase oneself unnecessarily.

From Border and Bastille by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)