debase

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a qualidade, o valor ou a dignidade de algo ou alguém; também pode significar deteriorar ou tornar inferior.

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.

   Rebaixar a qualidade ou o valor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabasecheapencorruptdegradedemeandepreciatedevaluediscreditlowervitiate

   Antônimoselevateenhanceimproverefineuplift

2. Degrade morallyC1formal

   To lower someone's moral character or dignity.

   Degradar moralmente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabusecorruptdebauchdefiledegradedemeandepravedisgracedishonorvitiate

   Antônimosdignifyelevateennobleexalthonor