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debase
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[dɪˈbeɪs], (Verb)
Definitions:
- reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade
(e.g: the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama)
- lower the value of (coinage) by reducing the content of precious metal
(e.g: the King was forced to debase the coinage)
Phrases:
Origin
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mid 16th century (in the sense ‘humiliate, belittle’): from de- ‘down’ + the obsolete verb base (compare with abase), expressing the notion ‘bring down completely’
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