Abase and Stain

Abase

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

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

Nearby Words: abasement, abasing

Stain

Stain verb - To affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable.
Usage example: her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat

Abase and stain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abase" instead a verb "Stain".

Nearby Words: stained, stainless, staining
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