debasement

• Substantivo que designa o ato ou processo de reduzir a qualidade, o valor, a dignidade ou a integridade moral de algo ou alguém; também pode indicar a falsificação de uma substância pela mistura com material de qualidade inferior ou a degradação a um estado menos respeitável.

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.

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1. Adulteration or contaminationC1formal

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

   Adulteração ou contaminação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadulterationcontaminationcorruptiondefilementpollution

   Antônimosclarificationpurificationrefinement

2. Degradation of status or valueC1formal

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

   Degradação de status ou valor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosabasementcorruptiondegradationdemeaningdevaluationhumiliationloweringvitiation

   Antônimoselevationenhancementennoblementexaltation