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debase

UK
/dɪˈbeɪs/
US
/dɪˈbeɪs/

Translations

debaseverb
debased
Past Simple
debased
Past Participle
debasing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈbeɪs/
US
/dɪˈbeɪs/
dévaluerSens économique et monétaire.
The government decided to debase the currency in an attempt to control inflation.
Le gouvernement a décidé de dévaluer la monnaie afin de tenter de maîtriser l’inflation.
avilirS’emploie surtout pour une personne, un comportement ou un caractère moral.
The corrupt leader's actions debased the integrity of the entire organization.
Les actions du dirigeant corrompu ont avili l’intégrité de toute l’organisation.
dégraderSens général : rendre moins bon, moins digne ou moins précieux.
The scandal served to debase the reputation of the company.
Le scandale a servi à dégrader la réputation de l’entreprise.
Synonyms
reduce
devalue
degrade
demean
lower
vitiate
diminish
corrupt
Antonyms
elevate
enhance
improve
uplift

Definitions

debaseverb
To reduce in quality or value; to degrade.
The scandal served to debase the reputation of the company.
To lower the moral character of someone.
The corrupt leader's actions debased the integrity of the entire organization.
To lower the value of currency by reducing the content of precious metal.
The government decided to debase the currency in an attempt to control inflation.
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