[responsivevoice]Debase[/responsivevoice] [dih-beys]
The word of the day is ‘debase’.
The word debase is a verb, i.e., it demonstrates an action or an occurrence.
The past tense of the word debase is debased.
Debase means:
1. To reduce the value or quality of something
2. To humiliate someone
3. To adulterate or defile
1. Situations and circumstances ennoble the mind or debase it.
2. I will not debase what I have to say by resorting to comparisons.
3. The love episodes debase the dignity of the drama.
4. The King was forced to debase the coinage.
5. Instead of hallowing the life it will debase and impoverish it.
Some synonyms of the word debase are:
degrade, devalue, demean, lower the status of, reduce the status of, cheapen, prostitute, discredit, drag down, drag through the mud, tarnish, blacken, blemish; disgrace, dishonour, shame, bring shame to, humble, humiliate, damage, harm, undermine, etc.
Some antonyms of the word debase are:
aid, assist, help, benefit, enhance, bless, clean, cleanse, dignify, exalt, improve, increase, praise, purify, clear, elevate, honor, laud, upgrade, value, etc.
Quotation:
To sell yourself is somewhat debasing, and everyone is selling something.
Genesis O-Orridge
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