noun The act of debasing, or the state of being debased.
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noun The act of debasing or the state of being debased.
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noun The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering, especially in character or quality.
noun The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.
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noun being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
noun changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
Etymologies
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debase + -ment
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Examples
When the name of Gail Wynand became a threat in the publishing world, a group of newspaper owners took him aside -- at a city charity affair which all had to attend -- and reproached him for what they called his debasement of the public taste.
The holy humble temper of a Christian, both in advancement and debasement, is described: and both poor and rich are directed on what grounds to build their joy and comfort, v. 9-11.
Jean Valjean, the reformed criminal, discovers her, is made aware that her debasement is the result of the act of his foreman, and takes her, half dead with misery and sickness, to his own house.
Against currency debasement, which is the practice of lowering the value of the currency at the expense of citizens, the best protection remains the precious metals.
Funny money is a funny thing, the more you expand the supply of it - the more its purchasing power lessens: it is known as the debasement of the currency - it loses value.
Funny money is a funny thing, the more you expand the supply of it - the more its purchasing power lessens: it is known as the debasement of the currency - it loses value.
Funny money is a funny thing, the more you expand the supply of it - the more its purchasing power lessens: it is known as the debasement of the currency - it loses value.
bilby commented on the word debasement
Where I keep dejunk.
January 23, 2025