debased

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Describes something that has been reduced in quality, value, or moral character; lowered or corrupted.

1. Mixed with impuritiesC1formal

   Containing lower-quality or foreign substances, reducing the original purity.

   مخلوط بالشوائب

   • The debased gold coin contained a high percentage of copper.
   • They were accused of selling debased silver to unsuspecting buyers.
   • The debased metal was no longer suitable for fine jewelry.

   المرادفاتadulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtainted

   الأضدادpurerefinedunadulteratedunalloyedunmixed

2. Lowered in valueC1formal

   Having a reduced monetary or intrinsic worth.

   مُنْخَفِض القيمة

   • The debased currency led to widespread inflation.
   • Economic sanctions resulted in a debased national economy.
   • The collector was disappointed by the debased value of the antique.

   المرادفاتadulterateddegradeddevalueddiminishedloweredreduced

   الأضدادelevatedenhancedimprovedincreased

3. Ruined in character or qualityC1formal

   Having a degraded moral, ethical, or qualitative standard.

   مُنحَطّ

   • The debased political system was rife with corruption.
   • His debased behavior shocked his former friends.
   • The film was criticized for its debased portrayal of human relationships.

   المرادفاتcontaminatedcorrupteddefileddegradeddepraveddisgracedloweredpervertedpollutedtaintedvitiated

   الأضدادelevatedhonorablenobleprincipleduprightvirtuous

• فعل يُستعمل للدلالة على خفض القيمة أو الجودة أو الكرامة أو المكانة لشيء أو شخص.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing the quality, value, or dignity of something or someone.

1. Lower in quality or valueC1formal

   To reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something.

   تقليل الجودة أو القيمة

   • The constant use of slang can debase the language.
   • They debased the currency by adding more copper to the coins.
   • His actions debased the reputation of the entire organization.

   المرادفاتabasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   الأضدادelevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   الحط من الكرامة

   • The scandal debased him in the eyes of the public.
   • She felt that the reality show debased its participants.
   • He refused to debase himself by lying to the court.

   المرادفاتabusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   الأضدادdignifyelevateennobleexalthonor