Both Uses
abase
in
1984, by Orwell
(Edited)
- He is supposed to live in a continuous frenzy of hatred of foreign enemies and internal traitors, triumph over victories, and self-abasement before the power and wisdom of the Party.
p. 211.9abasement = treatment as if of low worth
- In our world there will be no emotions except fear, rage, triumph, and self-abasement.
p. 267.3 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(abase) treat as if of low worth -- often of self
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)