Abase and Castigate

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Abase verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.

Usage example: I certainly don't abase myself when I do good, honest manual labor

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Castigate and abase are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Castigate" instead a verb "Abase".

Nearby Words: abasement, abasing

Castigate verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

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Abase and castigate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abase" instead a verb "Castigate".

Nearby Word: castigating

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