debasement

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating
  2. noun changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

Etymology

From debase + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

adulteration

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