to lower (oneself) in rank, dignity, or honor

Peter had to abase himself before his boss to keep his job.

bese (tèt ou) nan ran, diyite, oswa lonè

Peter te oblije abese tèt li devan patwon li pou li kenbe travay li.

to lower (oneself) in rank, dignity, or honor; humble

Guy abases himself among us.

desann pi ba nan dignite, ran, oswa onè; enb

Guy abese bese tèt li devan nou.