1. plural of abasement; instances or acts of humiliating, degrading, or lowering oneself or another in rank, dignity, or respect
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of abasement; reductions in rank, status, or value
Usage: formal; often used in historical or social contexts

Examples

• The prisoner endured countless abasements during his captivity.
• She refused to accept the abasements imposed by her critics.
• Historical records document the abasements of the defeated general.
• The scandal brought public abasements upon the entire family.
• He viewed the apology as one of many abasements required for reconciliation.
• The novel explores themes of pride and abasements throughout its narrative.