debaser

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui dégrade la qualité, le caractère ou la valeur de quelque chose, par exemple en y ajoutant un métal moins précieux dans les pièces de monnaie.

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.

   Personne qui déprécie ou falsifie

   • 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.

   Synonymesadulteratordefilerpolluterspoiler

   Antonymeselevatorimproverpurifier