The abbess of the convent is a wise and respected woman.

The abbe delivered a powerful sermon at the church.

The abbacy is a position of great responsibility in a monastery.

The abattoir is where animals are slaughtered for meat.

The soldiers set up an abatis to prevent enemy infiltration.

The government implemented measures for the abatement of pollution.

The storm began to abate as the night went on.

His superior's harsh criticism abashed him in front of his colleagues.

The scandal caused the abasement of his reputation.

He abased himself in front of his superiors.