debases Antonyms
Meaning of debases
debases
to reduce the intrinsic value of (a coin) by increasing the base-metal content, to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character, to reduce the exchange value of (a monetary unit), to lower in character, dignity, quality, or value
debases Sentence Examples
- The excessive use of crude language in the novel debases the characters and cheapens the plot.
- The politician's constant pandering to the lowest common denominator debases his office and undermines public trust.
- The pursuit of wealth and power at all costs debases human values and erodes societal bonds.
- The gratuitous violence depicted in certain movies debases our culture and desensitizes us to suffering.
- The exploitation of marginalized communities for profit debases both the exploiters and the exploited.
- The manipulation of the media to spread misinformation and propaganda debases journalism and undermines the public's ability to make informed decisions.
- The glorification of ignorance and anti-intellectualism debases society and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
- The deification of celebrities and influencers debases the role models we hold up for our children.
- The use of derogatory terms and slurs debases language and perpetuates discrimination.
- The suppression of dissenting voices and the erosion of civil liberties debases civilization and undermines the foundations of democracy.
FAQs About the word debases
to reduce the intrinsic value of (a coin) by increasing the base-metal content, to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character, to reduce the exchange value
debauches, dilutes, demeans, corrupts, weakens, subverts, destroys,degrades, humiliates, deteriorates
ennobles, uplifts, improves, dignifies, elevates, enhances, exalts, honors, enriches, restores
The excessive use of crude language in the novel debases the characters and cheapens the plot.
The politician's constant pandering to the lowest common denominator debases his office and undermines public trust.
The pursuit of wealth and power at all costs debases human values and erodes societal bonds.
The gratuitous violence depicted in certain movies debases our culture and desensitizes us to suffering.
