debased 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of debasednext
as in degraded
having or showing lowered moral character or standards a book that examines the debased character of the criminal mind

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debased

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verb

past tense of debase
1
as in corrupted
to lower in character, dignity, or quality we debase ourselves when we adopt the moral code and behavior of our despised enemies

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2
as in humiliated
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes our failure to win a single game completely debased us

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debased
  1. degraded
  2. corrupt
  3. weakened
  4. sick
  5. deteriorated
  6. poisoned
  7. diluted
Adjective
  • These pollutants then build up in a confined area, resulting in degraded air quality, which may affect people with and other health concerns.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • However, in the digital age, this kind of content has been mass-produced and even more degraded.
    Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 June 2024
Definition of degraded
Adjective
  • The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The only alternative to withdrawal was defending a pathetically inept and corrupt government in Kabul until the sun exploded, which was really no alternative at all.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of corrupt
Verb
  • Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of weakened
Adjective
  • In a society where adults often come to work sick, teaching teens to take care of themselves is important.
    Maya Dollarhide, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to the production losses, there are additional labor and supply costs to manage the outbreak in the herd, including separation and supportive care of sick cows.
    Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sick
Verb
  • The inside story of how this relationship deteriorated is worth a read.
    Chris Branch, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The increase in tests came as relations with the United States and its regional allies deteriorated and Pyongyang pulled closer to Russia.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of deteriorated
Verb
  • Drugs, success, and conflicting personalities had poisoned members’ relationships.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The iconic American bird was almost wiped out in the 1960s due to the pesticide DDT, which poisoned the eagles and made their eggs weak and flimsy.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of poisoned
Verb
  • The influx of settlers and tourists displaced Native Hawaiians, limited their access to land, and diluted their cultural heritage, according to academics.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • However, this protein content gets diluted when they're used to make almond milk, as the final product is primarily water.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of diluted
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