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View synonyms for debasement
debasement
[ dih-beys-muhnt ]
noun
- 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.
- 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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- self-de·base·ment noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of debasement1
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