debasement vs debase

debasement is a noun but debase is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
debasement	Yes	No	No	No
debase	No	No	Yes	No

debasement (noun)	debase (noun)
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating

debasement (verb)	debase (verb)
	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