Debase Meaning in English
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Definition
To reduce the quality, value, or status of something or someone, often by making it less respected or less important.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and negative; commonly used with 'debase yourself,' 'debase the currency,' or 'debase morals.' Implies an intentional lowering. Not used for physical lowering, only for status, value, or morals.
Spanish: degradar - rebajar - envilecerPortuguese (BR): degradar - rebaixarPortuguese (PT): degradar - rebaixarChinese (Simplified): 贬低 - 降低（价值、地位）Chinese (Traditional): 貶低 - 降低（價值、地位）Hindi: नीचा दिखाना - मूल्य घटानाArabic: يحط من قدر - يخفض قيمةBengali: অবমূল্যায়ন করা - মানহানি করাRussian: обесценивать - унижать - понижатьJapanese: 貶める - 品位を下げるVietnamese: làm mất giá trị - làm suy đồiKorean: 저하시키다 - 떨어뜨리다 (가치/명예/도덕)Turkish: değerini düşürmek - küçültmek (statü/ahlak için)Urdu: گرا دینا - کم قدر کرناIndonesian: merendahkan - menurunkan nilai
Example Sentences
Lying can debase your reputation.
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Some governments debase their currency to deal with debt.
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Never debase yourself for others’ approval.
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His rude jokes really debase the atmosphere at work.
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Some reality shows seem to debase our culture.
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Don’t let criticism from others debase your confidence.
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