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debasement

[ dih-beys-muhnt ]

noun

  1. the act of reducing the quality or value of something:

    The moment any paper currency is firmly linked back to gold, the debasement of paper money stops.

  2. the fact or state of being lowered in dignity, character, or importance:

    Rich and greedy, he chose debasement, disgrace, and dishonorable practices in order to get even richer.

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Other Words From

  • self-de·base·ment noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of debasement1

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