verb as in strong fondness

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debase, humiliate, depress

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Example Sentences

Example:His proud father decried the idea of debasing his son’s standing in school.

Definition:to lower in rank, worth, or quality; to degrade

From debase

Example:His intentional fall was a cruel attempt to humiliate the young athlete during the race.

Definition:to wound (someone's) pride; to make someone feel publicly shameful or foolish

From humiliate

Example:The gloomy weather seemed to depress everyone’s mood in the office.

Definition:to lower in spirits, hope, or moral tone

From depress