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debasing

/dɪˈbeɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does debasing mean?

verb

To reduce the value or purity of something, especially currency, by increasing the amount in circulation. To lower the quality or value of something.

Example

"The government's decision to print more money was seen as debasing the currency."

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