Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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debase | No | No | Yes | No |
debasement | Yes | No | No | No |
debase (noun) | debasement (noun) |
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changing to a lower state (a less respected state) | |
being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating |
debase (verb) | debasement (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 morally or by intemperance or sensuality |