Word of the day
debase
1. reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade
“the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama”
2. lower the moral character of (someone)
“war debases people”
verb
/diˈbeɪs/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Allowing _____information to spread can debase the trust people have in important institutions."
Select three words related to debase
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- enhance
- lower
- elevate
- demean
- improve
- diminish
Choose the phrase that uses debase correctly
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Find a word related to debase
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