debase in a sentence
v. t.
Definition
To debase means to lower the quality, value, or dignity of something.
Sample Sentences
- The politician's scandal served to debase the trust that citizens had in their government.
- Many believe that reality television can debase the standards of entertainment and culture.
- The constant criticism from his peers seemed to debase his confidence over time.
- When the currency was devalued, it threatened to debase the purchasing power of the population.
- Art that is commercialized to the point of being formulaic can often debase its original intent and meaning.
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