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to debase
01
desvalorizar, rebaixar
to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains
Exemplos
In ancient times, rulers would debase coins by diluting the precious metal content to finance their expenditures.
Nos tempos antigos, os governantes desvalorizavam as moedas diluindo o conteúdo de metal precioso para financiar seus gastos.
Historical records indicate instances where rulers chose to debase coins, compromising the integrity of the monetary system for short-term financial gains.
Registros históricos indicam casos em que governantes optaram por desvalorizar moedas, comprometendo a integridade do sistema monetário por ganhos financeiros de curto prazo.
02
degradar, corromper
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
03
rebaixar, manchar
to tarnish someone's character or morals
Exemplos
The scandal debased the politician ’s once-respected reputation.
O escândalo manchou a reputação outrora respeitada do político.
She felt that his cruel comments were meant to debase her character.
Ela sentiu que seus comentários cruéis foram feitos para rebaixar seu caráter.
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