2. (verb)debase, alloy lower in value by increasing the base-metal content Synonyms: pervert, demoralise, debase, debauch, misdirect, alloy, vitiate, corrupt, demoralize, adulterate, stretch, profane, dilute, subvert, load, deprave
3. (verb)load, adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones Synonyms: lade, unfold, pervert, elongate, adulterate, demoralise, deprave, stretch along, debauch, thin, vitiate, reduce, dilute, cut, thin out, stretch, stretch out, misdirect, load up, extend, debase, laden, charge, load, corrupt, profane, demoralize, subvert, alloy
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'debase'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. debase Abase refers only to outward conditions. "Exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high." Ezek. xxi, 26. Debase applies to quality or character. The coinage is debased by excess of allo Synonyms: abase, bring low, depress, dishonor, lower, cast down, discredit, humble, reduce, debase, disgrace, humiliate, sink, degrade Antonyms: advance, elevate, honor, raise, aggrandize, exalt, promote, uplift, dignify