Cheapen

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːpən/

Cheapen (verb)

  1. To make something seem less valuable or less important, so people do not respect it as much.
  2. To reduce the quality or effect of something, making it weaker or less impressive.
  3. To sell goods or services for a lower price than is reasonable, often harming quality or fairness.

Examples

  • The discount can cheapen the product’s value.
  • High prices can cheapen the market’s trust.