Abase and Exalt

Opposite meaning words

Abase verb - To lower in character, dignity, or quality.

Usage example: was unwilling to abase himself by pleading guilty to a crime that he did not commit

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Exalt is an antonym for abase in topics: humble, confidence.

Nearby Words: abasement, abasing

Exalt verb - To assign a high status or value to.

Usage example: popular support and media hype have exalted Super Bowl Sunday to the level of a national holiday

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Abase is an antonym for exalt.

Nearby Words: exaltation, exalting

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