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Definition of Debase
1. Verb. Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. "Corrupt the morals"
Exact synonyms: Corrupt, Debauch, Demoralise, Demoralize, Deprave, Misdirect, Pervert, Profane, Subvert, Vitiate
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Carnalise, Carnalize, Sensualise, Sensualize, Infect, Lead Astray, Lead Off, Poison, Bastardise, Bastardize, Suborn
Derivative terms: Corruptible, Corruption, Corruptive, Debasement, Debauch, Debauchee, Debaucher, Debauchery, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depravation, Depravity, Perversive, Pervert, Profanation, Subversion
2. Verb. Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content.
Exact synonyms: Alloy
Category relationships: Metallurgy
Generic synonyms: Devalue
Derivative terms: Alloy, Debaser
Category relationships: Metallurgy
Generic synonyms: Devalue
Derivative terms: Alloy, Debaser
3. Verb. Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones. "Adulterate liquor"
Exact synonyms: Adulterate, Dilute, Load, Stretch
Related verbs: Extend, Stretch
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Spoil
Specialized synonyms: Water Down, Doctor, Doctor Up, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Adulterant, Adulterant, Adulterator, Adulterator, Debasement, Dilution
Related verbs: Extend, Stretch
Generic synonyms: Corrupt, Spoil
Specialized synonyms: Water Down, Doctor, Doctor Up, Sophisticate
Derivative terms: Adulterant, Adulterant, Adulterator, Adulterator, Debasement, Dilution
Definition of Debase
1. v. t. To reduce from a higher to a lower state or grade of worth, dignity, purity, station, etc.; to degrade; to lower; to deteriorate; to abase; as, to debase the character by crime; to debase the mind by frivolity; to debase style by vulgar words.
Definition of Debase
1. Verb. (transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive archaic) To lower in position or rank.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 2nd ed., 1989. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Debase
1. to lower in character, quality, or value [v -BASED, -BASING, -BASES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Debase
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