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- [self dih-beys]
- /sɛlf dɪˈbeɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self dih-beys]
- /sɛlf dɪˈbeɪs/
Definitions of self-debasement word
- verb with object self-debasement to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
- verb with object self-debasement to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
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Origin of self-debasement
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; de- + base2; cf. abase
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Parts of speech for Self-debasement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-debasement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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