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Meaning of debasement
The act or process of making something worse or of lower quality
Etymology of debasement
The word "debasement" originated in the 15th century from the Old French "debasement", derived from "debasier", meaning "to lower" or "to degrade"
Historically, the term referred to the act of reducing the value or quality of something, such as currency or metal, by adding inferior materials
Synonyms
degradation
deterioration
decline
downfall
corruption
debasement
impairment
depreciation
devaluation
degeneration
decadence
decay
rot
putrefaction
spoilage
taint
contamination
pollution
defilement
desecration
profanation
vulgarity
coarsening
brutalization
animalization
barbarization
primitivization
simplification
reduction
depreciation
deprecation
disparagement
belittling
demeaning
downgrading
demotion
humiliation
abasement
mortification
Definitions
- The act of lowering someone's or something's status, value, or character
- * The state of being lowered in status, value, or character
Usage Examples
- The debasement of the currency led to a significant increase in inflation
- * The company's debasement of its products has resulted in a loss of customer trust
- * The debasement of the language is a result of the overuse of slang and colloquialisms
Antonyms
improvement
enhancement
upgrading
elevation
promotion
augmentation
amplification
intensification
refinement
purification
cleansing
sanctification
glorification
exaltation
dignification
ennoblement
upliftment
betterment
amelioration
restoration
rehabilitation
revitalization
rejuvenation