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