devalue

[ dee-val-yoo ]

verb (used with object)

, de·val·ued, de·val·u·ing.

1. to deprive of value; reduce the value of.
2. to fix a lower value on (a currency).

verb (used without object)

, de·val·ued, de·val·u·ing.

1. to undergo devaluation:

   The currency has devalued at a rapid rate.

devalue

/ diːˈvæljuː; diːˈvæljuːˌeɪt /

verb

1. to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value
2. tr to reduce the value or worth of (something)

Word History and Origins

Origin of devalue¹

First recorded in 1915–20; de- + value

Example Sentences

You hail from the world of soap operas, so you’re familiar with the way the genre is sometimes devalued by Hollywood or some viewers.

From Los Angeles Times

Its bishops said there was "abundant" evidence assisted dying could "swiftly lead to bad and unintended outcomes" and "to the devaluing of all human life".

From BBC

Even more insulting, these accusations of us as puppetmasters devalues Jason, presuming him to be, as he himself points out, “the mindless dummy.”

From Salon

All that is repellent in oneself and one’s tribe is projected onto a devalued other.

From Salon

This led Waters to lose out on a solo record deal and devalued the band's catalog by about $100 million.

From Salon

Related Words

• decrease
• devaluate
• lower
• revalue
• undervalue