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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
Definitions of debased word
- adjective debased rendered less valuable or admirable 3
- adjective debased (of coins) having cheaper metal added 3
- verb with object debased to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
- verb with object debased to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
- noun debased Reduced in quality or value. 1
- adjective debased corrupt, amoral 1
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Origin of debased
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 Debased
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debased 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.
debased usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debased
adj debased
- degraded — disgraced, debased, depraved, etc.
- base — The base of something is its lowest edge or part.
- corrupted — guilty of dishonest practices, as bribery; lacking integrity; crooked: a corrupt judge.
- wicked — evil or morally bad in principle or practice; sinful; iniquitous: wicked people; wicked habits.
adjective debased
- sullied — to soil, stain, or tarnish.
- despoiled — to strip of possessions, things of value, etc.; rob; plunder; pillage.
- spoiled — to damage severely or harm (something), especially with reference to its excellence, value, usefulness, etc.: The water stain spoiled the painting. Drought spoiled the corn crop.
- besmirched — to soil; tarnish; discolor.
- soiled — to feed (confined cattle, horses, etc.) freshly cut green fodder for roughage.
Antonyms for debased
Top questions with debased
- what does debased mean?
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