DEMONETIZE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

demonetize

verb

Definition of demonetize

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

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But when the King is gifted with another little person, whom the king debases and shames, Hopfrog plots a terrible revenge.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
At the same time, the Daily Beast reported on the Fielder fandom, with devotees praising his voice, competence and willingness to debase himself for the camera.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 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

Definition of devaluate

Verb

Others accused the governor of reducing the death penalty sentences to seek an advantage in the 2028 presidential election.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Limiting electric boost primarily to these high-power phases reduces the amount of battery capacity—and battery weight—the aircraft must carry.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of reduce

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Except in the extreme, legislators are loath to devalue local autonomy while also prioritizing delivery of state aid to diminish local tax burdens.

— David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Comparing the administration's fight to protect women and women's spaces from males to rape, is utterly disgusting and actually devalues those atrocities and crimes against actual women.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of devalue

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In Day’s case, her mother’s friend Lizzie advised her to write down her romantic non-negotiables in ink, then burn the page to release the intention to the universe.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Every company writes down the most critical issues, the hottest debates, and the truth about itself every day.

— Kai-Fu Lee, Time, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of write down

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Architecture becomes attenuated, non-monumental, a mass medium.

— Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Through imposing guilt by association and collective punishments, the North Korean state has spent decades attenuating the relationships through which private anger might be converted into collective action.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of attenuate

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Earlier this week, national Democrats appeared to have written off the race, as House Majority PAC, a Super PAC focused on electing Democrats to the House, pulled funding for TV ads supporting Dalton’s candidacy.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Still, organizers of these athletic events aren't writing off booze entirely.

— Alex Harring,Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of write off

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Bank of America downgrades TripAdvisor to underperform from buy Bank of America said growth is slowing for the online travel website company.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Debra Silverstein, 50th, warned a fifth of the city’s fire trucks were downgraded on Halloween.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

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