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debasing

UK
/dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/

Translations

debasingadjective
UK
/dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈbeɪsɪŋ/
The debasing comments made by the critic left the artist feeling undervalued and disheartened.
Les commentaires dégradants du critique ont laissé l’artiste se sentir dévalorisé et abattu.
Additional translations
avilissantSurtout pour ce qui rabaisse la dignité ou l’honneur.
Synonyms
belittling
humiliating
disparaging
demeaning
degrading
debaseverb

debasing

Gerund

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
diminish
corrupt
vitiate
Antonyms
elevate
enhance
improve
uplift

Definitions

debasingadjective
Causing a reduction in the quality, value, or dignity of something or someone.
The debasing comments made by the critic left the artist feeling undervalued and disheartened.
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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