demonetize

verb

Definition of demonetizenext
as in to debase

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Recent Examples of demonetize The risk associated with dependency on a single system that can either demonetize you, or cut your pay drastically at a moments notice, is risky business. — Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 YouTube will still allow videos with falsehoods about climate change on its platform — but will demonetize any videos or channels that promote hoaxes or conspiracy theories about the topic. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Oct. 2021 Six weeks later, De La Haye was presented with an ultimatum, demonetize his YouTube channel or give up his football scholarship. — Joe Mario Pedersen, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2021 YouTube also used this agreement to demonetize Dawson and Onision. — Zoe Haylock, Vulture, 26 May 2021 See All Example Sentences for demonetize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonetize
  1. debase
  2. devaluate
  3. reduce
  4. devalue
  5. write down
  6. attenuate
  7. write off
  8. downgrade
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  • Look at how much the city had debased this pilgrim in six months, a year.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
  • In order to emerge victorious in his quest to bring the World Cup to Mexico, De la Torre debases himself and backstabs shamelessly.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of debase
Verb
  • The best way to respond to love bombing Over time, love bombers shift from a position of idealizing their new partner and expressing their feelings in an over-the-top positive way to devaluating their partner in a critical and demeaning way.
    — Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
  • 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, 8 Oct. 2020
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  • The additional sleep provided by the bassinet also is believed to reduce burnout and postpartum depression in working moms and dads.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • There is an endless debate about crime, its causes and how to reduce it.
    — Ronald J. Allen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of reduce
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  • At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s vast economic reforms sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s economic overhaul sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued.
    — Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of devalue
Verb
  • When nothing is written down, the first employee who arrives with a clear proposal is not asking permission.
    — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Why not eat the good feta, get that deli sandwich, try that beef stew recipe your grandmother wrote down for you by hand?
    — Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of write down
Verb
  • The current media environment is so grim that critique of anything has become radically attenuated.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • In saltwater, conventional signals attenuate between 1 and 10 dB per meter, limiting range to just a few feet.
    — Omar Kardoudi June 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Definition of attenuate
Verb
  • Traditional banks in sub-Saharan Africa running unsecured lending portfolios routinely write off 10% to 15% of their loans as bad debts.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
  • Furthermore, Oscar nominees Ruth de Jong and Ellen Mirojnick exceed expectations with their production design and costume design, respectively, which some initially wrote off as too brutalist and minimal in the film’s previews.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of write off
Verb
  • The investment bank downgraded Rollins to underweight from equal weight.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • Freeze in relations In the immediate aftermath of the war, ties between China and India were effectively frozen, as diplomatic relations were downgraded and ambassadors were withdrawn.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
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