abase

Day 3Level 3

uh-BAYS

to disgrace

to lower in reputation or estimation

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

debase, humble, disgrace

Antonyms:

exalt, honor, cherish

Example Sentence:

The news channel argued that their intention was not to abase the government.

Related Words

relevant

ap-ruh-POH

relevant or suitable

determine

as-er-TEYN

learn with certainty; determine

unenlightened

bih-NIE-tihd

unenlightened

become rigid

BRIS-uhl

to become rigid with anger or irritation

customers

klahy-uhn-TEL

customers of business

dismay

kon-ster-NEY-shuhn

surprise and fear; dismay