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debaser

de·base
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Transcription

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

Definitions of debaser word

  • verb with object debaser to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
  • verb with object debaser to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
  • noun debaser One who, or that which, debases. 1

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Origin of debaser

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 Debaser

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

debaser 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.

debaser usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with debaser

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