debase
/dɪˈbeɪs/
verb
- To lower the quality, value, or character of something.
- The scandal debased the politician's reputation in the public eye.
- Adding cheap ingredients will debase the quality of the recipe.
- Counterfeit coins debase the currency and hurt the economy.
- To reduce the moral standards of someone or something.
- He felt that the vulgar jokes debased the entire conversation.
- Some critics argue that violent video games debase young players' values.
- The reality show seemed to debase its contestants for entertainment.