[dɪˈbeɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade
(e.g: the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama)

- lower the value of (coinage) by reducing the content of precious metal
(e.g: the King was forced to debase the coinage)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘humiliate, belittle’): from de- ‘down’ + the obsolete verb base (compare with abase), expressing the notion ‘bring down completely’