Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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debase | No | No | Yes | No |
adulterate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
debase (adjective) | adulterate (adjective) |
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mixed with impurities |
debase (verb) | adulterate (verb) |
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lower in value by increasing the base-metal content | corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones |
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones | |
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality |