Meaning of the word abasement in English

What does abasement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

abasement

US /əˈbeɪs.mənt/
UK /əˈbeɪs.mənt/

Noun

the action or fact of humiliating or degrading someone

Example:
He felt a deep sense of abasement after his public failure.
The prisoner was subjected to constant abasement.