Hyphenation of abject

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word abject? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

ab-ject

Definitions of abject:

1.	Of the most contemptible kind Abject cowardice A low stunt to pull A low-down sneak His miserable treatment of his family You miserable skunk! A scummy rabble A scurvy trick
2.	Most unfortunate or miserable The most abject slaves joined in the revolt Abject poverty
3.	Showing utter resignation or hopelessness Abject surrender
4.	Showing humiliation or submissiveness An abject apology

Synonyms of abject:

adj	low, low-down, miserable, scummy, scurvy, contemptible
adj	unfortunate
adj	resigned, unhopeful, hopeless
adj	submissive

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