Definition of "debases" [debases]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of debase. (verb)

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• "Sin debases and degrades the persons who commit it."
• "It pollutes and debases the debate in this country, making it harder for us to tackle our problems intelligently or to maintain a sense of commonality as a society."
• "Debased money in modern times in both the U.S. and Europe debases the animating spirit that fueled the Renaissance—the autonomy and liberty that exists quite outside the state."