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debasement

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/

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noun

Унижение, деградация

The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.

Examples :

"The politician's recent actions were seen as a debasement of the office he held. "

Недавние действия политика рассматривались как унижение занимаемой им должности.

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noun

Обесценивание, девальвация

The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Examples :

"The government's debasement of the currency led to widespread inflation. "

Обесценивание валюты правительством привело к широкомасштабной инфляции.

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