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DEBASE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Debase.

Debase - as a verb

Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

Example: "Debauch the young people with wine and women"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corruptdebauchdemoralisedemoralizedepravemisdirectpervertprofanesubvertvitiate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alloy

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

Example: "Adulterate liquor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adulteratediluteloadstretch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corruptspoil
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to debase his opponent's reputation by spreading false rumors."
"The company's decision to use cheap materials will only debase the quality of their products."
"The politician's speech aimed to debase the opposing party's stance on the issue."
"She refused to debase herself by begging for forgiveness."
"The artist felt that commercializing her work would debase its artistic value."
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Word Game Points

Is DEBASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, debase is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEBASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DEBASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, debase is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEBASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DEBASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, debase is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEBASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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