cheapen (Meaning)
cheapen (v)
lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
cheapen (v. t.)
To ask the price of; to bid, bargain, or chaffer for.
cheapen (a.)
To beat down the price of; to lessen the value of; to depreciate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cheapen
Synonyms:
- demonetize
- underrate
- downsize
- contract
- compress
- underestimate
- abridge
- moderate
- break
- dwindle
- lessen
- deflate
- underprice
- undervalue
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word cheapen
lower the grade of something; reduce its worthTo ask the price of; to bid, bargain, or chaffer for., To beat down the price of; to lessen the value of; to depre
reduce, depreciate,devalue, downgrade, write off, shrink, lower, devaluate, mark down, debase
upgrade,enhance, inflate, enhance, upgrade, inflate, appreciate, appreciate,mark up, add
Using mass production techniques can cheapen the quality of goods.
Adding unnecessary features to a product can sometimes cheapen its overall appeal.
Resorting to sensationalism in journalism can cheapen the integrity of news reporting.
Employing exploitative labor practices can cheapen the reputation of a company.
