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Meaning of debases
The primary meaning of "debases" is to lower the value or quality of something.
Etymology of debases
The word "debases" originates from the Old French word "debaser", which is derived from "de-" (meaning "down" or "away") and "baser" (meaning "to lower" or "to reduce")
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of lowering the value of a currency by mixing it with a less valuable metal
Synonyms
degrades
demeans
humiliates
disgraces
dishonors
tarnishes
sullies
corrupts
contaminates
pollutes
profanes
defiles
desecrates
defames
slanders
libels
vilifies
denigrates
disparages
belittles
diminishes
reduces
lowers
cheapens
coarsens
brutalizes
animalizes
brutalises
Definitions
- To lower the value or quality of something, especially by adding a cheaper or less valuable substance to it
- * To lower someone's moral character or dignity, especially by persuading them to do something wrong or immoral
Usage Examples
- The company's reputation was debased by the scandal involving its CEO
- * The addition of cheap fillers debased the quality of the premium product