Abase and Stoop

Abase

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

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

Nearby Words: abasement, abasing

Stoop

Stoop verb - To descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity.
Usage example: the debate would be more enlightening if both sides didn't stoop to name-calling

Abase and stoop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abase" instead a verb "Stoop".

Nearby Words: stooped, stooping
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