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Definition of Devalue
1. Verb. Remove the value from; deprive of its value.
Exact synonyms: Devaluate
Generic synonyms: Cheapen, Degrade
Specialized synonyms: Demonetise, Demonetize
Derivative terms: Devaluation, Devaluation
Generic synonyms: Cheapen, Degrade
Specialized synonyms: Demonetise, Demonetize
Derivative terms: Devaluation, Devaluation
2. Verb. Lower the value or quality of. "The tear devalues the painting"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Specialized synonyms: Depreciate, Alloy, Debase, Lour, Lower
Derivative terms: Devaluation, Devaluation
Specialized synonyms: Depreciate, Alloy, Debase, Lour, Lower
Derivative terms: Devaluation, Devaluation
3. Verb. Lose in value. "The dollar depreciated again"
Exact synonyms: Depreciate, Devaluate, Undervalue
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen
Related verbs: Depreciate
Antonyms: Appreciate
Derivative terms: Depreciation, Depreciation, Depreciative, Depreciatory, Devaluation, Devaluation, Devaluation
Generic synonyms: Decrease, Diminish, Fall, Lessen
Related verbs: Depreciate
Antonyms: Appreciate
Derivative terms: Depreciation, Depreciation, Depreciative, Depreciatory, Devaluation, Devaluation, Devaluation
Definition of Devalue
1. to lessen the worth of [v -UED, -UING, -UES]