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debasing Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: D IH0 B EY1 S IH0 NG

What Does Debasing Mean?

As a verb, debasing means present participle and gerund of debase. As a noun, it means The act or process by which something is debased; a debasement. As an adjective, it means This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.

Debasing in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Synonymsdegrading, dishonorable and dishonourable
Pluraldebasings
Comparative / superlativemore debasing, most debasing

Debasing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of debase

Debasing as a Noun

  1. The act or process by which something is debased; a debasement.

Debasing as an Adjective

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Verb

  1. To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
  2. To lower in position or rank.
  3. To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Synonyms of Debasing

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Antonyms of Debasing

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Debasing in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

debasing

debasing (countable and uncountable, plural debasings)

debasing (comparative more debasing, superlative most debasing)

Words That Rhyme With Debasing

Debasing: Your Questions Answered

Is debasing a verb or a noun?

Debasing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is another word for debasing?

Words with a similar meaning to debasing include degrading, dishonorable and dishonourable. See the full list of debasing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of debasing?

The plural of debasing is debasings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of debasing?

The comparative form is more debasing and the superlative form is most debasing.

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