abased
Example Sentences
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Much of the classical music industry has since abased itself at Mäkelä’s feet.
From New York Times
"When he fixed the impeachment trial by blocking evidence of Trump's high crimes and misdemeanors, McConnell violated and abased the solemn oaths he took as a United States senator," Conway said.
From Salon
He abased himself — not something he would have endured willingly — by staying on in a Cabinet of crooks, dolts and sycophants who form the biggest swamp in Washington in my 50-plus professional years here.
From Washington Post
I hadn’t abased myself, on my knees, scrubbing toilets at the level and in constant sight of my drill instructor’s crotch just to join a club.
From The Guardian
Many argue that the high court will be abased if Judge Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed; many others contend it will be if he isn’t.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
