Debased: meaning, definitions and examples

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debased

[ dɪˈbeɪst ]

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in finance

To reduce the value or quality of something, typically by adding inferior or impure substances.

Synonyms

cheapen, degrade, dilute

Examples of usage

The company debased the currency by adding cheaper metals to the coins.
The politician's actions debased the integrity of the government.

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in morality

To lower the moral character of someone or something; to corrupt.

Synonyms

corrupt, deprave, pervert

Examples of usage

The explicit lyrics debased the reputation of the artist.
The abusive behavior debased the relationship between the two friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "debased" in other languages:

🇵🇹 degradado

🇮🇳 नैतिक रूप से गिरा हुआ

🇩🇪 entwertet

🇮🇩 direndahkan

🇺🇦 знецінений

🇵🇱 zdegradowany

🇯🇵 堕落した

🇫🇷 dévalué

🇪🇸 degradado

🇹🇷 değersizleşmiş

🇰🇷 저하된

🇸🇦 منخفض القيمة

🇨🇿 devalvovaný

🇸🇰 znehodnotený

🇨🇳 贬低的

🇸🇮 degradiran

🇮🇸 lækkaður

🇰🇿 құнсызданған

🇬🇪 დაბალი

🇦🇿 dəyərdən düşmüş

🇲🇽 degradado

Word origin

The word 'debased' originated from the Old French word 'debas' which means 'to lower in rank or value'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century. Over the years, 'debased' has been associated with the act of reducing the quality or value of something, whether it be in a financial or moral sense.