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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
Definitions of debase word
- verb debase To debase something means to reduce its value or quality. 3
- verb debase to lower in quality, character, or value, as by adding cheaper metal to coins; adulterate 3
- verb transitive debase to make lower in value, quality, character, dignity, etc.; cheapen 3
- verb with object debase to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
- verb with object debase to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
- noun debase Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. 1
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Origin of debase
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; de- + base2; cf. abase
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Parts of speech for Debase
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debase popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debase
verb debase
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- cheapen — If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position.
- demean — If you demean yourself, you do something which makes people have less respect for you.
- demoralize — If something demoralizes someone, it makes them lose so much confidence in what they are doing that they want to give up.
Antonyms for debase
verb debase
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- cleanse — To cleanse a place, person, or organization of something dirty, unpleasant, or evil means to make them free from it.
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