debased

• Décrit ce qui a été réduit en qualité, en valeur ou en caractère moral ; abaissé, corrompu ou avili.

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.

   Mélangé à des impuretés

   • 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.

   Synonymesadulteratedcontaminatedimpurepollutedtainted

   Antonymespurerefinedunadulteratedunalloyedunmixed

2. Lowered in valueC1formal

   Having a reduced monetary or intrinsic worth.

   déprécié (réduit en valeur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesadulterateddegradeddevalueddiminishedloweredreduced

   Antonymeselevatedenhancedimprovedincreased

3. Ruined in character or qualityC1formal

   Having a degraded moral, ethical, or qualitative standard.

   dénaturé, avili

   • 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.

   Synonymescontaminatedcorrupteddefileddegradeddepraveddisgracedloweredpervertedpollutedtaintedvitiated

   Antonymeselevatedhonorablenobleprincipleduprightvirtuous

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réduire la qualité, la valeur ou la dignité de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

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.

   Avilir, déprécier

   • 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.

   Synonymesabasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   Antonymeselevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   avilir

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   Antonymesdignifyelevateennobleexalthonor