abasement

noun

Definition of abasementnext
as in humiliation

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Recent Examples of abasement Your historical victory is your reward for your historical abasement. — Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
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  1. humiliation
  2. debasement
Noun
  • Hye-ri, the spoiled daughter whose bullying acted as a catalyst for this entire sequence of events, has been sent abroad following the public humiliation of her family.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
  • Weber’s account does not play down the violence and humiliation of the process.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Definition of humiliation
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  • As a tail-risk hedge — specifically against financial system stress, currency debasement, and geopolitical crisis — gold's track record is stronger and more consistent.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Bitcoin offers growth potential tied to adoption Like gold, Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge against currency debasement because its supply is limited.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Definition of debasement

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