abasement

Meanings

Plural: abasements

Noun

• a low or downcast state; - H.L.Menchken
  • "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"
• depriving one of self-esteem
• The act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low.
• The state of being abased or humbled; humiliation.

Synonyms

abjection, debasement, degeneracy, degeneration, degradation, depravation, depression, deterioration, discredit, dishonor, fall, humiliation, lowering, perversion, reduction, shame, subserviency, vitiation

Antonyms

aggrandizement, dignity, elevation, exaltation, honor, promotion, reputation, repute, standing, supremacy