Synonyms of bastardizes

bastardizes

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• degrades
• corrupts
• subverts
• weakens
• destroys
• dilutes
• debases
• humiliates
• perverts
• deteriorates
• demeans
• poisons
• debauches
• cheapens
• vitiates
• prostitutes
• depraves
• damages
• demoralizes
• ruins
• disgraces
• abases
• taints
• pollutes
• profanes
• lessens
• warps
• shames
• hurts
• mars
• contaminates
• harms
• impairs
• thins
• humbles
• dishonors
• dirties
• cankers
• flaws
• wrecks
• defiles
• spoils
• tarnishes
• waters down
• befouls
• defaces
• descends
• begrimes
• depreciates
• stains
• takes down
• downgrades
• blemishes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elevates
• ennobles
• improves
• uplifts
• exalts
• enhances
• dignifies
• honors
• enriches
• perfects
• amends
• restores
• ameliorates
• clarifies
• refines
• cleans
• respects
• betters
• purifies
• cleanses
• meliorates