devaluate

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir ou subestimar o valor, a importância ou o preço de algo ou alguém.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing or underestimating the worth, importance, or value of something or someone.

1. Reduce the worth ofB2formal

   To take away the value or importance of something, making it less valuable.

   Desvalorizar

   • The constant criticism devaluated her confidence.
   • Inflation can devaluate the currency over time.
   • They argued that the new policy would devaluate the company's assets.

   Sinônimosbelittlecheapendepreciatedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairlowerreduceundervalue

   Antônimosappreciateenhanceincreaseraiseupgrade

2. Decrease in monetary worthB2formal

   To lose value, especially in terms of money or economic worth.

   Desvalorizar-se

   • The stock devaluated sharply after the announcement.
   • The property devaluated due to the economic downturn.
   • Many currencies devaluated during the financial crisis.

   Sinônimoscheapendeclinedepreciatedevaluediminishdropfallplummetsink

   Antônimosappreciateincreaserise