DEBASEMENT Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word debasement. (close relations)
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| degradation | nounn | |||||
noun • changing to a lower state (a less respected state) • a low or downcast state | ||||||
| corruption | nounn | |||||
noun • lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain • in a state of progressive putrefaction • decay of matter (as by rot or oxidation) • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles • destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity • inducement (as of a public official) by improper means (as bribery) to violate duty (as by committing a felony) | ||||||
| defilement | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being polluted | ||||||
| demoralization | nounn | |||||
noun • destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy • a state of disorder and confusion • depression resulting from an undermining of your morale | ||||||
| deterioration | nounn | |||||
noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state | ||||||
| disgrace | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of dishonor verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • reduce in worth or character, usually verbally • damage the reputation of | ||||||
| dishonor | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of shame or disgrace • lacking honor or integrity verb • bring shame or dishonor upon • force (someone) to have sex against their will • refuse to accept | ||||||
| disrepute | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being held in low esteem | ||||||
| humiliation | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect • strong feelings of embarrassment • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||
| lowering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of causing to become less • the act of causing something to move to a lower level adjective satellite • darkened by clouds | ||||||
| adulteration | nounn | |||||
noun • being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating • the act of adulterating (especially the illicit substitution of one substance for another) | ||||||
