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- DictionaryDe·base·ment/dēˈbāsm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. the action or process of reducing the quality or value of something: "the outcome is rot and debasement of the system"
to make something less good or less valuable: Some argue that money has debased football. We debase language by using it inappropriately until it loses its meaning. to make someone morally worse or less deserving of respect: War debases those who take part in it. He would not debase himself by entering such a popularity contest.
the act of reducing the quality or value of something: The moment any paper currency is firmly linked back to gold, the debasement of paper money stops. the fact or state of being lowered in dignity, character, or importance: Rich and greedy, he chose debasement, disgrace, and dishonorable practices in order to get even richer.
Aug 31, 2023 · debasement (countable and uncountable, plural debasements) The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
2 days ago · transitive verb. To debase something means to reduce its value or quality. [formal] Politicians have debased the meaning of the word "freedom." debased adjective. ...the debased standards of today's media. Synonyms: degraded, corrupt, fallen, low More Synonyms of debase. Synonyms: corrupt, devalued, reduced, lowered More Synonyms of debase.
Definition of debase verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
What does the noun debasement mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun debasement , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
/dɪ ˈbeɪsmənt/ noun [noncount] the debasement of women. — debasing. adjective [more debasing; most debasing] Those ads are debasing [= insulting] to women. a debasing comment. DEBASE meaning: to lower the value or reputation of (someone or something) to make (someone or something) less respected.
