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Example Sentences
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Why do you need to abase and demean me?
From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2018
More than that, he’s willing to abase himself in extraordinary ways.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2018
They were happy to express grief and condolence, and willing to abase themselves in general terms for their unworthiness.
From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2017
You do not have to abase yourself any further.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2017
“Should I abase myself? Rub ashes in my hair? Tear my clothes?”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
