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debased

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Explanation of "Debased"

Meaning:
The word "debased" is an adjective that describes something that has been lowered in quality, character, or value. When something is debased, it is not as good as it used to be. For example, if a currency is debased, it means its value has decreased.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "debased" can be used in discussions about moral or ethical standards. For instance, you might say: - "The debased values of society are reflected in the media we consume."

Word Variants:
  • Debase (verb): To lower in quality or value.
    • Example: "The scandal debased the politician's reputation."
  • Debasement (noun): The act of lowering in quality or value.
    • Example: "The debasement of cultural standards is a serious issue."
Different Meanings:
  1. In Economics: Referring to currency that has lost its value, often due to inflation or poor management.

    • Example: "The government was criticized for allowing the currency to become debased."
  2. In Morality: Describing a decline in ethical standards.

    • Example: "The debased behavior of some celebrities can negatively influence young people."
Synonyms:
  • Degraded
  • Corrupted
  • Diminished
  • Cheapened
  • Lowered
Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "To sink to a new low": This idiom suggests that someone has reached a point of behavior that is worse than before, similar to being debased.
  • "To sell out": This phrasal verb can imply compromising one's values for money or success, which can lead to a debased reputation.
Adjective
  1. ruined in character or quality
  2. lowered in value
    • the dollar is low
    • a debased currency
  3. mixed with impurities

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