debase

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению качества, ценности или достоинства чего-либо или кого-либо.

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.

   Снижать качество или ценность

   • 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.

   Synonymsabasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   Antonymselevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   Унижать

   • 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.

   Synonymsabusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   Antonymsdignifyelevateennobleexalthonor