Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abaser
noun
/əˈbeɪ.sɚ/
Definition
A person who belittles or degrades someone else, usually to lower their self-esteem or status.
Examples
- The tyrant was an abaser, always putting others down to elevate his own status.
- Rather than being an abaser, we should strive to uplift one another.
- Her words were harsh, revealing her role as an abaser in the group.
Meaning
One who humiliates or brings down another’s dignity or worth.
Synonyms
- detractor
- belittler
- demeaner