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self-abasement

 

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Noun self-abasement has 1 sense
  1. penance, self-mortification, self-abasement - voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
    --1 is a kind of punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation

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Term: Self-Abasement

Description:

Self-abasement refers to the act of belittling oneself or voluntarily lowering one's own dignity, often as a result of guilt, shame, or a desire to please others.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. The act or process of humiliating oneself in order to seek forgiveness or gain favor from others.

2. The practice of excessively criticizing or degrading oneself.

3. Extreme self-humiliation as a form of self-punishment or self-denial.

Sample Sentences:

1. After making a mistake at work, John engaged in self-abasement by constantly apologizing to his colleagues.

2. The cult leader demanded self-abasement from his followers, requiring them to constantly confess their faults and flaws.

3. Anna's self-abasement prevented her from accepting any kind words or compliments, as she saw herself as unworthy of praise.

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