abase

/uh-BAYSS/verb

to lower someone in rank, dignity, or esteem

He refused to abase himself by begging for the votes.
Synonyms
degrade, demean, humble
Antonyms
exalt, elevate
Memory hook
a-BASE: dragged down to the base.

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