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abject
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adjective (a)

  • Cast down; low- lying.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • A person in the lowest and most despicable condition; a castaway.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • of the most contemptible kind(adj.all)
    Example:
    Abject cowardice.
    Synonym:
    low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy
    source: wordnet30
  • most unfortunate or miserable(adj.all)
    Example:
    The most abject slaves joined in the revolt.
    Abject poverty.
    source: wordnet30
  • showing utter resignation or hopelessness(adj.all)
    Example:
    Abject surrender.
    Synonym:
    unhopeful
    source: wordnet30
  • showing humiliation or submissiveness(adj.all)
    Example:
    An abject apology.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To cast off or down; hence, to abase; to degrade; to lower; to debase.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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