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debase in German

debase in German is abwerten, entwürdigen, erniedrigen — debase means to reduce the quality or worth of something.

debase in German

abwerten
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
entwürdigen
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
erniedrigen
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
herabsetzen
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
herabwürdigen
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
mindern
verb
(transitive) To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.

What does "debase" mean?

  1. verb To reduce the quality or worth of something.
  2. verb To reduce someone's rank or status.
  3. verb To reduce a coin's value by cutting down the amount of precious metal it contains.
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What is "debase" in German?
"debase" in German is abwerten, entwürdigen, erniedrigen. debase means: To reduce the quality or worth of something.
Are there other ways to say "debase" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "debase": abwerten, entwürdigen, erniedrigen, herabsetzen, herabwürdigen, mindern.
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