DEBASEMENT

degradation, debasement

(noun) changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

adulteration, debasement

(noun) being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

debasement (countable and uncountable, plural debasements)

The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering or degradation, especially in character or quality.

The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Source: Wiktionary


De*base"ment, n.

Definition: The act of debasing or the state of being debased. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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