verb🔗ShareTo lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade."The politician debased himself by accepting bribes to support the corrupt company. "moralcharactervalueattitudesocietyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lower in position or rank."The general's reputation was debased after he was caught accepting bribes. "valuepositionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins."The king debased the currency by mixing copper with the gold in the coins, making them worth less. "valueeconomyfinancegovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBrought low; degraded."The once-respected politician became debased after being caught in a bribery scandal. "moralcharactervaluequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareReversed."After the company's finances were revealed, the CEO's once respected reputation was debased, and he was now seen as a fraud. "valuemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
