English Explanatory Dictionary

debasement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.
  2. The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-debasement.wav

Word forms

debasement debasements

Etymology

From debase + -ment.

Synonyms

abasement debauchment degradation adulteration corruption debasement defilement depravation depravement impurification perversion pollution profanation aggravation degeneration deterioration devolution embasement exacerbation ruining withering worsening wrecking
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