Definition of "abases" [abases]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of abase. (verb)

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• "For, as one has well said: the horse abases the base, ennobles the noble."
• "It's good to know that if the U.S. abases itself enough, Col. Gadhafi is willing to forgive."
• "Precondition: He will only look at Obama if Obama masochistically abases himself. mcShame - like a POW interrogator sneering at his victim"