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debase > 3 senses
VERB	1	debase, corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
	2	debase, alloy	Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
	3	debase, adulterate, stretch, dilute	Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance

debase > pronunciation
Sounds	dahbey's
Rhymes	ace / ACE, aerospace, airspace, and 64 more rhymes in eys...

debase > verb 1, social
Meaning	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonyms	corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect
Broader	change, alter, modify
Narrower	sensualize, sensualise, carnalize, carnalise; infect; lead off, lead astray; whore; poison; bastardize, bastardise; suborn
Nouns	debasement

debase > verb 2, change
Meaning	Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	alloy
Category	metallurgy
Broader	devalue
Nouns	debaser

debase > verb 3, change
Meaning	Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance. Often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	adulterate, stretch, dilute
Similar to	extend, stretch
Broader	corrupt, spoil
Narrower	water down; sophisticate, doctor, doctor up
Nouns	debasement

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