Definition

A person or thing that lowers the quality or value of something.

Example

The debaser of the currency caused inflation to rise.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about how some music can be a real debaser of culture.

Really? I didn't know music could have that effect.

Yeah, it mentioned how certain trends can lower the quality of art.

That makes sense; sometimes it feels like depth is lost in popular songs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Debaser → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "basis" (from Greek "basis", meaning base or foundation). The word "debaser" refers to someone who lowers or diminishes the quality or value of something, effectively taking it down from its original base or standard.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is taking something 'down' ('de-') from its 'base' ('basis') — that's why a debaser is someone who lowers the quality or value.

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