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.
The king punished the abasers who mocked his court.
In many classic tragedies, the protagonist must face a group of abasers who seek to destroy their dignity through public insults.
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'.