debases; debased; debasing
: to lower the value or reputation of (someone or something) : to make (someone or something) less respected
The governor debased himself by lying to the public.
The holiday has been debased by commercialism.
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“Debase.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/debase. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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