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self-abasement

noun

Etymology

From self- + abasement.

  1. derived from abaissement — “astonishment”
  2. inherited from abaissement
  3. formed as self-abasement — “self- + abasement”

Definitions

  1. The abasement of oneself.

    • Self-abasement is a state of excessive, unwarranted humility self-inflicted humiliation and degradation.
    • Self-abasement is a process whereby through criticizing, blaming, or otherwise derogating the self, the individual seeks to allay anxiety.

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