debaser

• Substantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, die die Qualität, den Charakter oder den Wert von etwas herabsetzt, z. B. durch Beimischung eines billigeren Metalls zu Münzen.

A noun referring to a person or thing that lowers the quality, character, or value of something, such as by adding cheaper metal to coins.

1. One who lowers quality or valueC1formal

   A person who reduces the quality, character, or value of something, especially by adding cheaper materials or corrupting its purity.

   Person, die Qualität oder Wert mindert

   • The ancient king was known as a debaser of the currency, mixing silver with lead.
   • He was a debaser of art, turning masterpieces into cheap reproductions.
   • Critics called him a debaser of language for his sloppy writing.

   Synonymeadulteratordefilerpolluterspoiler

   Antonymeelevatorimproverpurifier