Debase
English Meaning
To reduce from a higher to a lower state or grade of worth, dignity, purity, station, etc.; to degrade; to lower; to deteriorate; to abase; as, to debase the character by crime; to debase the mind by frivolity; to debase style by vulgar words.
- To lower in character, quality, or value; degrade. See Synonyms at adulterate, corrupt, degrade.