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debasement

de·base
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-beys]
    • /dɪˈbeɪs/
    • /dɪˈbeɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-beys]
    • /dɪˈbeɪs/

Definitions of debasement word

  • uncountable noun debasement Debasement is the action of reducing the value or quality of something. 3
  • verb with object debasement to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
  • verb with object debasement to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
  • noun debasement The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering, especially in character or quality. 1
  • noun debasement degradation, corruption 1
  • noun debasement The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins. 0

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Origin of debasement

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 Debasement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

debasement 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.

debasement usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for debasement

noun debasement

  • corruption — Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authority or power.
  • degradation — You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
  • depravation — to make morally bad or evil; vitiate; corrupt.
  • humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
  • disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.

Antonyms for debasement

noun debasement

  • honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
  • glorification — a glorified or more splendid form of something.
  • purification — to make pure; free from anything that debases, pollutes, adulterates, or contaminates: to purify metals.
  • honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.

Top questions with debasement

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