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Word: Debase
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘humiliate, belittle’): from de- ‘down’ + the obsolete verb base (compare with abase), expressing the notion ‘bring down completely’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈbeɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade
Short Definition:reduce something in quality or value
Examples:- the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama
Definition:
lower the value of (coinage) by reducing the content of precious metal
Short Definition:lower value of coinage by reducing content of precious metal
Examples:- the King was forced to debase the coinage
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