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Synonyms & Antonyms of debased
(Entry 1 of 2)
having or showing lowered moral character or standards
- a book that examines the debased character of the criminal mind
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- bent
- [chiefly British],
- crooked,
- cutthroat,
- dishonest,
- unethical,
- unprincipled,
- unscrupulous
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debased
verbpast tense of debase
Synonyms & Antonyms of debased (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
- we debase ourselves when we adopt the moral code and behavior of our despised enemies
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2
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
- our failure to win a single game completely debased us
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- abashed,
- confounded,
- confused,
- discomfited,
- disconcerted,
- discountenanced,
- embarrassed,
- fazed,
- flustered,
- mortified,
- nonplussed
- (also nonplused),
- rattled
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- acclaimed,
- applauded,
- boasted,
- celebrated,
- cheered,
- cited,
- commended,
- complimented,
- congratulated,
- decorated,
- eulogized,
- extolled,
- feted
- (or fêted),
- hailed,
- honored,
- lauded,
- praised,
- saluted,
- touted
- highlighted,
- played up,
- spotlighted
- (or spotlit)
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