debase

transitive-verb
UK: /dɪˈbeɪs/
US: /dɪˈbeɪs/

  1. To reduce something in quality or value.

    1. Don't debase yourself by lying for him.
    2. The constant fighting will debase their relationship over time.

  2. To lower the moral character of someone.

    1. Poverty can debase people.
    2. He would never debase himself by accepting a bribe.

  3. To reduce the value of a coin by adding cheaper metals.

    1. The king decided to debase the currency.
    2. Historically, rulers would debase coinage to fund wars.

Synonyms

abase cheapen demean devalue corrupt dishonor degrade

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "debase" in English means: To reduce something in quality or value., To lower the moral character of someone., To reduce the value of a coin by adding cheaper metals..

The phonetic transcription of "debase" is /dɪˈbeɪs/ in British English and /dɪˈbeɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "debase": abase, cheapen, demean, devalue, corrupt, dishonor, degrade.

Example usage of "debase": "Don't debase yourself by lying for him.". More examples on the page.