bastardizes

verb

Definition of bastardizesnext
present tense third-person singular of bastardize
as in degrades
to lower in character, dignity, or quality bastardize the art form by adapting it to popular taste

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  1. degrades
  2. weakens
  3. destroys
  4. deteriorates
Verb
  • As Google Search degrades in usefulness — or is replaced by AI summaries — platforms like Reddit have become a central part of finding helpful information online.
    Mia Sato, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
  • On the other, the naysayers fret that AI overcomplicates workflows, opens companies to security and liability risks, and degrades the human element that makes work worthwhile.
    Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrades
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • Other points-counterpoints focus on whether pasteurization also destroys vitamins in milk.
    Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Clearing land for agriculture reduces organic matter in the soil and destroys ecosystems that support fertility.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of destroys
Verb
  • The symptoms will worsen as the spinal cord deteriorates over time.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorates
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