DEVALUATION Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

devaluation

noun

Definition of devaluation

as in degradation

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Recent Examples of devaluation Economic hardship and devaluations of the rial were key factors behind major anti-government protests at the start of the year. — CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for devaluation

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Noun

Desertification is the severe degradation of fertile drylands into unproductive, desert-like terrain, stripping the soil of its vegetation, nutrients, and agricultural capability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
That looks much closer to the conditions under of the hallucination and reasoning-degradation studies.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of degradation

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The first round of the kinetic war between the US and Iran did result in a deterioration in the global growth data, as seen in the Citibank global growth surprise index.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 July 2026
The eagle was then transported to the Ojai Raptor Center, where the reason for her deterioration remains unknown.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of deterioration

Noun

The book argues that democracies erode through the backsliding of democratic ideals like mutual tolerance, along with legal processes like the weakening of independent courts.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Marcel Thieliant, head of Asia-Pacific at Capital Economics said the strength in export values is almost entirely a result of soaring export prices, which reflects both the weakening of the yen as well as soaring prices of memory chips.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Definition of weakening

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An analysis from the Florida Policy Institute shows that the SNAP caseload has dropped in every Florida county, including a 10% decline in Miami-Dade County, from July 2025 to December 2026.

— Austin Horn July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Investing in nature is crucial for building resilient food systems, combating malnutrition, and preventing economic decline.

— Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 22 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

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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

Definition of degeneration

Noun

Shares have plunged roughly 38% year to date as the company's rising debt and credit downgrades have led investors to rotate out of the stock.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Most dismaying to me was the group’s seemingly endless tinkering with the menu at Rowdy Rooster, its fast-casual fried-chicken spot, including a downgrade in the chicken’s range of heat.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

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