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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of debase
According to Merriam-Webster, to debase means to lower in character, quality, or value, or to corrupt or degrade by altering or mixing with something of lesser quality.
Definitions
- * The Oxford English Dictionary defines debase as to reduce or lower something, especially in quality, value, or character, or to corrupt or make something impure by adding something of inferior quality.
Example Uses
- The company's reputation was debased by the scandal, causing a significant loss of public trust.
- * The artist's use of cheap materials debased the overall quality of the sculpture, making it look less valuable than it could have been.
- * The politician's comments were seen as an attempt to debase their opponent's character, rather than addressing the issues at hand.