v. to lower the quality character or status of; to devalue.
The Watergate conspiracy did much to debase the American presidency.
The Watergate conspiracy did much to debase the American presidency.
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degrade; shame; abase
elevate; honor; praise; upgrade; value
2 syllables
de-base
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