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debasement

/dɪˈbeɪsmənt/noun

उच्चारण डिबेस्मन्ट

अवमूल्यन, गिरावट, पतन

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noun
  1. 1

    [U, C]

    the act of making something lower in quality, value or moral standard

    अवमूल्यन, गिरावट, पतन

    • Many writers complained about the debasement of public debate.
    • the debasement of language in advertising

    Synonyms degradation corruption deterioration cheapening

    Opposite improvement elevation

  2. 2

    [U]

    the act of lowering the value of coins by mixing cheaper metal with gold or silver

    (सिक्कों में) खोट मिलाना, मुद्रा-अवमूल्यन

    • The debasement of the coinage led to rising prices.

    Synonyms adulteration

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debase verbdebased adjective