Debase

Pronunciation: /dəˈbeɪs/

Debase (verb)

  1. To make something seem less valuable or less important than it was before.
  2. To cause a person’s behaviour or character to become worse, less honest, or less respectful.
  3. To treat someone in a way that removes respect and makes them feel ashamed or humiliated.

Examples

  • The rumor debased the product’s value.
  • High fees can debase the value of a service.