debasing

verb

Meaning

To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
To lower in position or rank.
To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

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Related words

degrading(English)dishonorable(English)dishonourable(English)devaluing(English)lowering(English)debauchment(English)devalorization(English)deboshment(English)coinage(English)currency(English)coins(English)silver(English)

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