debase

[US]/dɪˈbeɪs/
[UK]/dɪˈbeɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. lower the quality or status, degrade the value.

Example Sentences

to debase the coinage

debase the value of the dollar

debase oneself for money

Such unkind action debases you.

the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama.

silver debased with copper;

debased himself by pleading with the captors;

The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.

The azote in the non-point source pollution debased the w...

The silver coinage was repeatedly debased with copper vellon.

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