debased - Meaning in Konkani

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debase - Meaning in Konkani

debase Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of debased in English

debase verb

1. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

   Synonyms

   adulterate, dilute, load, stretch, stretch

   Example

   • "adulterate liquor"
2. lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

   Synonyms

   alloy

3. corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

   Synonyms

   corrupt, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate

   Examples

   • "corrupt the morals"
   • "debauch the young people with wine and women"
   • "Do school counselors subvert young children?"
   • "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"

Synonyms of debase

• adulterate, dilute, load, stretch
• alloy
• corrupt, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, misdirect, pervert, profane, subvert, vitiate

Description

A debasement of coinage is the practice of lowering the intrinsic value of coins, especially when used in connection with commodity money, such as gold or silver coins, while continuing to circulate it at face value. A coin is said to be debased if the quantity of gold, silver, copper or nickel in the coin is reduced.

Also see "Debasement" on Wikipedia

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