devalue
/diːˈvæljuː/
verb
- To reduce or lower the value or worth of something.
- The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.
- The company's bad reputation devalued its stock.
- Constant criticism can devalue a person's self-esteem.
- To cause something to be considered less important or less respected.
- Using the award as a marketing tool devalues its true meaning.
- We should not devalue the contributions of volunteers.
- Some people devalue education by focusing only on grades.
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