1. (v.) To degrade; to lower in rank or esteem; to dishonor\.

2. (v.) To cast down or reduce low or lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, or estimation of worthiness; to depress; to humble; to degrade.

3. To throw or cast down; as, to abase the eye.

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