Associations to the word «Devalue»

Wiktionary

DEVALUE, verb. To lower or remove the value of something.
DEVALUE, verb. To lose value; to depreciate.

Dictionary definition

DEVALUE, verb. Remove the value from; deprive of its value.
DEVALUE, verb. Lower the value or quality of; "The tear devalues the painting".
DEVALUE, verb. Lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats