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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
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- [dih-beys]
- /dɪˈbeɪs/
Definitions of debasing word
- verb with object debasing to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 1
- verb with object debasing to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. 1
- noun debasing Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. 1
- verb debasing present participle of debase. 0
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Origin of debasing
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 Debasing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debasing 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.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
debasing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debasing
adjective debasing
- degrading — causing humiliation; debasing
- libelous — containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory.
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- opprobrious — conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
- uncomplimentary — of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
noun debasing
- disbarment — to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.
- opprobrium — the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy.
- inglorious — shameful; disgraceful: inglorious retreat.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
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