debase

/dɪbˈe‍ɪs/

/dəˈbeɪs/

to debase

MAIN VERB

lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

synonyms : alloy

corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

synonyms : adulterate

to tarnish someone's character or morals

synonyms : corrupt

Examples

1. They might devalue, debase others.

2. I do think the value of the dollar, the Federal Reserve is actively debasing the currency.

3. Because it basically debases everything we've worked for.

4. And he had to debase the currency back when gold and silver were the currencies.