DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

noun

Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation All jobs have a performative aspect to them, but when people engage in make-believe in exchange for money, there’s often a devaluation of that work. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 Iran is reportedly planning to charge firms in cryptocurrency to pass through the strait — $1 per barrel of oil — a move that reflects how the regime’s digital currency ecosystem has grown due to sanctions and the rial’s devaluation, The Wall Street Journal wrote. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026 The changes – which included a devaluation of the local currency – have started to bring Nigerian inflation under control, stabilized the monetary unit, and spurred investment in the oil, gas and agricultural sectors. — Emele Onu, Bloomberg, 7 Apr. 2026 The lawsuit, filed in December, claims the unconstitutional language was used to stop the project, resulting in a 90% devaluation of the land. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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Noun

Meanwhile, the solid electrolyte framework held perfectly fine, showing no signs of degradation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Length of camping time is limited in order to protect natural resources from degradation and ensure fair access to all visitors, according to the USDA.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Definition of degradation

Noun

But nothing competes with the painful deterioration of her sight after contracting scarlet fever.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
In addition, city officials can now require owners to install security measures to help protect vacant buildings from further deterioration or trespassing.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

Spongy or uneven surfaces are caused by structural weakening from internal damage.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Press freedoms across Africa are already fragile, with most nations ranking in the lower half of an influential press freedoms index, while numerous recent coups have contributed to a weakening of democratic norms in parts of the continent.

— Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of weakening

Noun

If inflation is outpacing nominal interest rates, the real return on bonds and other income-producing assets declines or even becomes negative.

— Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 8 July 2026
This decline has pinched profit margins in the 401(k) world, said Kai Richter, an attorney with Cohen Milstein who has long specialized in ERISA class-action cases.

— Paul Kiel, ProPublica, 8 July 2026

Definition of decline

Noun

Yes, the two men reportedly had a falling out that would keep Harry from the game.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026
Garnett, who had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his career was over, reached an agreement last year with the team to serve as an ambassador.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of falling

Noun

Rather than arguing that hallucinations are the greatest threat, this article contends that the more significant long-term risk is human skill decay.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Significant rain can leave open trash cans soggy and soak any outdoor debris to the point of decay.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of decay

Noun

The illness causes nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to die, leading to a degeneration of muscle control.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
The finding challenges long-standing anatomical assumptions and links spinal lymphatic dysfunction to neurological disorders and vertebral degeneration, reframing just how central this network is to whole-body health.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

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