LekhoriLekhoriThe act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.
He was wearing cavalry twill trousers and a buff crew-neck sweater. The effect was of symbolic abasement mixed with military resolve […]
From Middle English abaissement, from Middle French abaissement (“astonishment”). Equivalent to abase + -ment. Compare French abaissement.
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