Cuts down to size (6)

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'cuts down to size' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for abases that I've seen before include "Takes down" , "humbles" , "Humiliates, belittles" , "degrades" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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