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debasing

/dih-beys/US // dɪˈbeɪs //UK // (dɪˈbeɪs) //

贬低,贬损,放荡不羁,贬低性

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Definitions

v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    de·based, de·bas·ing.

    • : to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar.
    • : to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor.

Synonyms & Antonyms

verbdegrade, shame
Forms: debased
Antonyms
verbadulterate
Forms: debased

Examples

  • He isn't purposely debasing the currency or setting the stage for massive inflation.

  • But lying talk radio hosts hurt us all by debasing our democracy's ongoing conversation.

  • Lying talk radio hosts hurt us all by debasing our democracy's ongoing conversation.

  • If old people arrive with new ideas, even if the path they take to high office is a little debasing, we will be well served.

  • It was a debasing, lowering occurrence, and he felt sure that it could hardly have taken place in his servants' hall.

  • Did you not see his crooked claws when he set the bowl before you, that you might wallow in the debasing drink?

  • Materialism, it is objected, makes of man a mere machine, which is considered very debasing to the human race.

  • The situation of Miriam during her exclusion from the camp suggest an observation on the debasing nature of sin.

  • It is a disgrace to be always wishing to shine; it is debasing to mount to the heights and then sink into the mire with the mob!