debasement

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или процесс снижения качества, ценности, достоинства или морального облика; может описывать фальсификацию вещества путём смешивания с низкокачественным материалом или упадок до менее уважаемого состояния.

A noun referring to the act or process of lowering in quality, value, dignity, or moral character; it can describe the adulteration of a substance by mixing with inferior material, or a decline to a less respected state.

uncountable

1. Adulteration or contaminationC1formal

   The act of lowering the quality or purity of something by adding inferior or foreign materials.

   Фальсификация или загрязнение

   • The debasement of the gold coins with lead was a common practice in ancient times.
   • Food debasement through cheap fillers is a serious consumer issue.
   • The debasement of the drug's formula reduced its effectiveness.

   Synonymsadulterationcontaminationcorruptiondefilementpollution

   Antonymsclarificationpurificationrefinement

2. Degradation of status or valueC1formal

   The process of reducing the moral, social, or intellectual standing of someone or something.

   Снижение статуса или ценности

   • The constant criticism led to the debasement of his self-esteem.
   • The debasement of public discourse is a growing concern.
   • She felt the debasement of her position after the demotion.

   Synonymsabasementcorruptiondegradationdemeaningdevaluationhumiliationloweringvitiation

   Antonymselevationenhancementennoblementexaltation