English Word Usages

abase (verb) to degrade; to humiliate; to disgrace Meaning of

Example of abase

The mother abased the girl by her public reprimand. Because of his inability to achieve his own life-long goals, the father abased his children whenever they failed. abdicate (verb) to reject; to renounce; to abandon; to give up Meaning of

Example of abdicate

Due to their poor payment record, it may be necessary to abdicate our business relationship with the Durmount corporation.

abhor (verb) to hate; to dislike; to detest Meaning of

Example of abhor

By the way her jaw tensed when he walked in, it is easy to see that she abhors him. The dog abhorred cats, chasing and growling at them whenever he had the opportunity.