Top synonyms for “debase”: adulterate, alloy, corrupt, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, dilute, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones“adulterate liquor”
- (verb)lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
- (verb)corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality“debauch the young people with wine and women”
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Common synonyms for "debase" include adulterate, alloy, corrupt, debauch, demoralise, demoralize. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "debase" mean?
corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones Example: "adulterate liquor"
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