cheapen vs devalue
devalue vs cheapencheapen and devalue both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cheapen | No | No | Yes | No |
| devalue | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
devalue is a hyponym of
cheapen; that is, devalue is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
cheapen:
- cheapen: lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
- devalue: remove the value from; deprive of its value
Other hyponyms of cheapen include
devaluate.
| cheapen (verb) | devalue (verb) |
|---|---|
| lower the grade of something; reduce its worth | lower the value or quality of |
| lose in value | |
| remove the value from; deprive of its value |
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