Debasement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun

Meaning & Definition of Debasement

Debasement (noun)

  1. a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior

Debasement (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior

    "the debasement of professional sports to a shamelessly commercial enterprise"

    similar: abjection, corruption, corruptness, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degenerateness, degeneration, degradation, demoralization, depravity, dissipatedness, dissipation, dissoluteness, libertinage, libertinism, perversion, pervertedness, rakishness, turpitude
    related: evil, immorality, sinfulness, villainy, wickedness, filth, gangrene, rot, squalor
    near: goodness, morality, righteousness, virtue

Related Entry: Debase (verb)

Debase is a different word from Debasement. The synonyms below are for debase, not for debasement.

  1. to lower in character, dignity, or quality

    "we debase ourselves when we adopt the moral code and behavior of our despised enemies"

    similar: abase, bastardize, canker, cheapen, corrupt, debauch, degrade, demean, demoralize, deprave, deteriorate, lessen, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, vitiate, warp
    related: befoul, begrime, contaminate, defile, dilute, dirty, pollute, taint, thin, water down, weaken, descend, disgrace, dishonor, humble, humiliate, shame, take down, blemish, damage, deface, destroy, flaw, harm, hurt, impair, mar, ruin, spoil, stain, tarnish, wreck, depreciate, downgrade
    opposite: elevate, ennoble, uplift
    near: dignify, exalt, honor, ameliorate, amend, better, enhance, enrich, improve, meliorate, perfect, clarify, clean, cleanse, purify, refine, restore, respect

  2. to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes

    "our failure to win a single game completely debased us"

    similar: abase, chasten, cheapen, degrade, demean, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, foul, humble, humiliate, lower, shame, sink, smirch, take down
    related: abash, confound, confuse, discomfit, disconcert, discountenance, embarrass, faze, fluster, mortify, nonplus, rattle, belittle, castigate, criticize, cry down, decry, depreciate, detract, diminish, discount, disparage, minimize, put down, ridicule, write off, bad-mouth, defame, defile, libel, malign, slander, affront, insult, censure, condemn, damn, denounce, execrate, reprehend, reprobate
    opposite: aggrandize, canonize, deify, elevate, exalt
    near: acclaim, applaud, boast, celebrate, cheer, cite, commend, compliment, congratulate, decorate, eulogize, extol, fete, hail, honor, laud, praise, salute, tout, acknowledge, recognize, highlight, play up, spotlight, dignify, ennoble, enshrine, ensky, enthrone, glorify, magnify, advance, boost, lift, promote, raise, upgrade, uplift, idealize, romanticize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Debasement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Debasement:

abjection, corruption, corruptness, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degenerateness, degeneration, degradation, demoralization, depravity, dissipatedness, dissipation, dissoluteness, libertinage, libertinism, perversion, pervertedness, rakishness, turpitude

Related Words for Debasement

evil, immorality, sinfulness, villainy, wickedness, filth, gangrene, rot, squalor

Near Antonyms of Debasement

goodness, morality, righteousness, virtue

Frequently Asked Questions about Debasement

What does "Debasement" mean?

"Debasement" means a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior. As a noun, it is defined as: a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior.

What is another word for "Debasement"?

Other words for "Debasement" include abjection, corruption, corruptness, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy and degenerateness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Debasement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Debasement"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Debasement". Common alternatives include abjection, corruption, corruptness, debauchery, decadence, decadency, degeneracy, degenerateness, degeneration and degradation.

How do you use "Debasement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Debasement" in a sentence: "the debasement of professional sports to a shamelessly commercial enterprise".

Is "Debasement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Debasement" is a noun.

What is another word for "Debasement" meaning "a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior"?

When "Debasement" (noun) means a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior, synonyms include abjection, corruption, corruptness, debauchery, decadence and decadency.

What words are related to "Debasement"?

Words related to "Debasement" include evil, immorality, sinfulness, villainy, wickedness, filth, gangrene and rot.