devaluate

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de·val·u·ate | \ (ˌ)dē-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt

, -yü-ˌāt \

devaluated; devaluating; devaluates

Definition of devaluate

: devalue

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plans to devaluate the peso

Recent Examples on the Web The move is likely to further devaluate Iran’s currency, create a liquidity crunch and be viewed in Tehran as a significant escalation, said Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of Bourse & Bazaar, a think tank focused on Iran’s economy. — John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, "U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran in defiance of Europe’s humanitarian objections," 8 Oct. 2020 The country's currency, the Real, was devaluated by 10% and the national stock market, Bovespa, temporarily halted trading when the implications against Temer were made public. — Flora Charner, CNN, "Artists and activists call for Brazilian President to resign," 28 May 2017

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