Definition of Abase

A`base´   Pronunciation: å`bās´
v. t.1.
[imp. & p. p. Abased (å*bāst"); p. pr. & vb. n. Abasing.]
1.To lower or depress; to throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye.
Saying so, he abased his lance.
- Shelton.
2.To cast down or reduce low or lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, or estimation of worthiness; to depress; to humble; to degrade.
Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.
- Luke xiv. ll.


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