devalue (Meaning)
devalue (v)
remove the value from; deprive of its value
lower the value or quality of
lose in value
Synonyms & Antonyms of devalue
Synonyms:
- deflate
- lessen
- underprice
- compress
- underestimate
- contract
- undervalue
- abridge
- dwindle
- break
- moderate
- demonetize
- underrate
- downsize
Antonyms:
devalue Sentence Examples
- Constant criticism can devalue a person's sense of self-worth.
- Economic policies that lead to inflation can devalue a nation's currency.
- Overuse of a product can devalue its perceived importance.
- Some argue that excessive competition can devalue the quality of goods and services.
- Negative stereotypes can devalue entire groups of people unfairly.
- Environmental degradation can devalue the natural beauty of a region.
- Inflation can devalue savings over time if interest rates do not keep pace.
- Careless handling of delicate items can devalue their market price.
- A lack of maintenance can devalue the property value of a home.
- Unethical business practices can devalue a company's reputation in the eyes of consumers.
FAQs About the word devalue
remove the value from; deprive of its value, lower the value or quality of, lose in value
reduce,cheapen, shrink, debase, attenuate, downgrade, mark down, sink, write down, lower
enhance, upgrade, inflate, mark up, upgrade,enhance, appreciate, inflate, appreciate, mark up
Constant criticism can devalue a person's sense of self-worth.
Economic policies that lead to inflation can devalue a nation's currency.
Overuse of a product can devalue its perceived importance.
Some argue that excessive competition can devalue the quality of goods and services.
