debase

• Verb, 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.

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.

   Qualität oder Wert mindern

   • 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.

   Synonymeabasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   Antonymeelevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   Erniedrigen

   • 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.

   Synonymeabusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   Antonymedignifyelevateennobleexalthonor