Definition of abase

acrimonious Definition: (adjective) biting, harsh, caustic. Petersons.com

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< abapical

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a·base    (-bs) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
a·based , a·bas·ing , a·bas·es

To lower in rank, prestige, or esteem. See Synonyms at degrade.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English abassen, from Old French abaissier : Latin ad-, ad- + Vulgar Latin *bassire (from Medieval Latin bassus, low)

OTHER FORMS:
a·basement (Noun)

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