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demean vs abase

abase vs demean

demean and abase both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demean No No Yes No
abase No No Yes No
As verbs, abase is a hypernym of demean; that is, abase is a word with a broader meaning than demean:
  • demean: reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  • abase: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Other hypernyms of demean include chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify.
demean (verb) abase (verb)
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Difference between demean and abase

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