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abasers

n. countable
C2 Proficiency abasers

n. people who behave in a way that makes others feel small, ashamed, or less important.

n. individuals who belittle, degrade, or humiliate others, effectively lowering them in rank, status, or reputation.


SIMPLE

The king punished the abasers who mocked his court.

CONTEXTUAL

In many classic tragedies, the protagonist must face a group of abasers who seek to destroy their dignity through public insults.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that abasers often act out of their own deep-seated insecurities, attempting to elevate their own social standing by systematically diminishing the worth of those around them.

Usage

The plural form of 'abaser'; derived from the transitive verb 'abase'.

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