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debase

/dɪˈbeɪs/
verb

  1. To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

  2. To lower in position or rank.

  3. To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Synonymsabase, adulterate, degrade, demean

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