Associations to the word «Debasement»

Wiktionary

DEBASEMENT, noun. The act of debasing or the state of being debased; a lowering, especially in character or quality.
DEBASEMENT, noun. The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.

Dictionary definition

DEBASEMENT, noun. Being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating.
DEBASEMENT, noun. Changing to a lower state (a less respected state).

Wise words

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