abasement
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abasement
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- A lowering in or deprivation of character or self-esteem: debasement, degradation, humiliation, mortification. See respect/contempt/standing, win/lose/recovery.
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IN BRIEF: n. - Depriving one of self-esteem; A low or downcast state.
In our world there will be no emotions except fear, rage, triumph, and self-abasement
— George Orwell, Source: 1984, 1948
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