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DEBASING Synonyms

There are 34 synonyms of the word debasing. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word debasing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for DEBASING

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corrupting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• seducing into corrupt practices

• harmful to the mind or morals

• that infects or taints

damaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

• designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

degrading
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to the mind or morals

• used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

demeaning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

humbling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

lowering
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of causing to become less

• the act of causing something to move to a lower level

adjective satellite

• darkened by clouds

mortifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

• causing awareness of your shortcomings

cheapening
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

debauching
verbv
noun

• a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

deteriorating
adjectiveadj
verb

• become worse or disintegrate

• grow progressively worse

discrediting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved

• damage the reputation of

• reject as false; refuse to accept

dishonoring
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To bring disgrace upon someone or something; to shame.

• To refuse to accept something, such as a cheque; to not honor.

• To violate or rape.

shaming
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

• a state of dishonor

• an unfortunate development

verb

• bring shame or dishonor upon

• compel through a sense of shame

• cause to be ashamed

• surpass or beat by a wide margin

undermining
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

vilifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

adulterate
verbv
adjective satellite

• mixed with impurities

verb

• corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

abase
verbv
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

alloy
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

• the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

verb

• lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

• make an alloy of

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

Best Hypernyms For DEBASING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for debasing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
alter change corrupt devalue modify spoil

Alternatives for CORRUPTING

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