debased

• Beschreibt etwas, das in Qualität, Wert oder moralischem Charakter gesenkt wurde; verschlechtert oder verdorben.

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.

   Mit Verunreinigungen

   • 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.

   Synonymeadulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtainted

   Antonymepurerefinedunadulteratedunalloyedunmixed

2. Lowered in valueC1formal

   Having a reduced monetary or intrinsic worth.

   Entwertet

   • 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.

   Synonymeadulterateddegradeddevalueddiminishedloweredreduced

   Antonymeelevatedenhancedimprovedincreased

3. Ruined in character or qualityC1formal

   Having a degraded moral, ethical, or qualitative standard.

   Verdorben

   • 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.

   Synonymecontaminatedcorrupteddefileddegradeddepraveddisgracedloweredpervertedpollutedtaintedvitiated

   Antonymeelevatedhonorablenobleprincipleduprightvirtuous

• 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