DEMONETIZED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

demonetized

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past tense of demonetize

as in debased

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The bulk of these are in regions like Africa and South America, where governments have repeatedly debased national currencies, and prompted their citizens to seek out sturdier assets like Tether’s dollar and gold offerings instead.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
Look at how much the city had debased this pilgrim in six months, a year.

— David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of debased

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So bond markets are demanding a higher yield to compensate them for the growing risk that their investments will be devalued over time by rising prices.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
France devalued its currency in 1927, the United Kingdom abandoned the gold standard in 1931, and the same year Germany imposed import restrictions and rationed access to foreign currency.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of devalued

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Since the beginning of the year, the rupiah has depreciated by more than 7%, while rising oil prices and expectations of further US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes have added pressure on emerging markets.

— , CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
As for how the yen depreciated, Japan's comparatively low interest rates have remained a key factor weighing on the currency.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of depreciated

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Brent crude oil prices paused in early trading on Tuesday after gaining in the previous session following a drone attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in Russia that reduced flows from Kazakhstan.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Promise a rebate to every taxpayer when the size and cost of government is reduced.

— Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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