debases

The word “debases” has 3 syllables: de-ba-ses

It's pronounced as /dɪˈbeɪsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for debases?

In the thesaurus, “debases” has 99 synonyms and 61 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for debases along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for debases

abases
abashes
affronts
bad-mouths
bastardizes
befouls
begrimes
belittles
blemishes
cankers
castigates
censures
chastens
cheapens
condemns
confounds
confuses
contaminates
corrupts
cries down
criticizes
damages
damns
debauches
decries
defaces
defames
defiles
degrades
demeans
demoralizes
denounces
depraves
depreciates
descends
destroys
deteriorates
detracts
dilutes
diminishes
dirties
discomfits
disconcerts
discountenances
discounts
discredits
disgraces
dishonors
disparages
downgrades
embarrasses
execrates
fazes
flaws
flusters
fouls
harms
humbles
humiliates
hurts
impairs
insults
lessens
libels
lowers
maligns
mars
minimizes
mortifies
nonpluses
nonplusses
perverts
poisons
pollutes
profanes
prostitutes
puts down
rattles
reprehends
reprobates
ridicules
ruins
shames
sinks
slanders
smirches
spoils
stains
subverts
taints
takes down
tarnishes
thins
vitiates
warps
waters down
weakens
wrecks
writes off

Antonyms for debases

acclaims
acknowledges
advances
aggrandizes
ameliorates
amends
applauds
betters
boasts
boosts
canonizes
celebrates
cheers
cites
clarifies
cleans
cleanses
commends
compliments
congratulates
decorates
deifies
dignifies
elevates
enhances
ennobles
enriches
enshrines
enskies
enthrones
eulogizes
exalts
extolls
extols
fetes
glorifies
hails
highlights
honors
idealizes
improves
lauds
lifts
magnifies
meliorates
perfects
plays up
praises
promotes
purifies
raises
recognizes
refines
respects
restores
romanticizes
salutes
spotlights
touts
upgrades
uplifts

Meanings of debases

verb
1. To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
2. To lower in position or rank.
3. To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Example Sentences

The scandal debases the reputation of the once-respected organization.
Many believe that sensationalist media debases the quality of public discourse.
The constant focus on trivial matters debases the value of meaningful conversation.
Some argue that the new policy debases the standards of academic excellence.
The portrayal of historical events in a biased manner debases our understanding of the past.

On this page you'll find 160 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debases, such as: abases, abashes, acclaims, acknowledges, advances, affronts, aggrandizes.

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