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DEBASES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Debases.

Debases - 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 debases himself by pandering to popular opinion."
"The comedian debases his act with crude jokes."
"Using cheap materials debases the quality of the product."
"The corrupt politician debases the principles of democracy."
"She debases the scientific method by cherry-picking data to fit her hypothesis."
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Word Game Points

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

DEBASES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEBASES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, debases is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEBASES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEBASES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, debases is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEBASES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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