debased

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

ruОписывает то, что было снижено по качеству, ценности или моральному характеру; пониженное или испорченное.esDescribe algo que ha sido reducido en calidad, valor o carácter moral; degradado, corrompido o humillado.frDécrit ce qui a été réduit en qualité, en valeur ou en caractère moral ; abaissé, corrompu ou avili.deBeschreibt etwas, das in Qualität, Wert oder moralischem Charakter gesenkt wurde; verschlechtert oder verdorben.ptDescreve algo que foi reduzido em qualidade, valor ou caráter moral; rebaixado, deteriorado ou corrompido.zh形容某物在质量、价值或道德品格上被降低；堕落的、败坏的或贬低的。arيصف شيئًا انخفضت جودته أو قيمته أو مستواه الأخلاقي؛ أي جرى تخفيضه أو إفساده.

1. Mixed with impurities C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruС примесямиesadulterado, degradadofrMélangé à des impuretésdeMit VerunreinigungenptCom impurezaszh掺杂的arمخلوط بالشوائب

   المرادفات: adulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtainted

   الأضداد: purerefinedunadulteratedunalloyedunmixed

2. Lowered in value C1 formal

   Having a reduced monetary or intrinsic worth.

   • 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.

   ruОбесцененныйesdevaluado/reducido en valorfrdéprécié (réduit en valeur)deEntwertetptDesvalorizadozh贬值的arمُنْخَفِض القيمة

   المرادفات: adulterateddegradeddevalueddiminishedloweredreduced

   الأضداد: elevatedenhancedimprovedincreased

3. Ruined in character or quality C1 formal

   Having a degraded moral, ethical, or qualitative standard.

   • 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.

   ruИспорченныйesDegradadofrdénaturé, avilideVerdorbenptDegradadozh堕落的arمُنحَطّ

   المرادفات: contaminatedcorrupteddefileddegradeddepraveddisgracedloweredpervertedpollutedtaintedvitiated

   الأضداد: elevatedhonorablenobleprincipleduprightvirtuous

• more debased comparative form
• most debased superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению качества, ценности или достоинства чего-либо или кого-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de reducir la calidad, el valor o la dignidad de algo o de alguien.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la qualité, la valeur ou la dignité de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, die Qualität, den Wert oder die Würde von etwas oder jemandem herabzusetzen. Es bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas erniedrigen, entwerten oder in Misskredit bringen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a qualidade, o valor ou a dignidade de algo ou alguém; também pode significar deteriorar ou tornar inferior.zh动词，指降低某物或某人的质量、价值、地位或尊严，使其变得低劣或不光彩。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على خفض القيمة أو الجودة أو الكرامة أو المكانة لشيء أو شخص.

1. Lower in quality or value C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСнижать качество или ценностьesDegradar, envilecerfrAvilir, déprécierdeQualität oder Wert mindernptRebaixar a qualidade ou o valorzh降低质量或价值arتقليل الجودة أو القيمة

   المرادفات: abasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   الأضداد: elevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morally C1 formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   • 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.

   ruУнижатьesDegradar moralmentefravilirdeErniedrigenptDegradar moralmentezh贬低人格arالحط من الكرامة

   المرادفات: abusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   الأضداد: dignifyelevateennobleexalthonor

• debased past participle
• debased past simple
• debasing present participle
• debases third person singular