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verb
degrade, shame
Synonyms for de basing
verb
degrade, shame
- disgracestar
- dishonorstar
- cheapenstar
- demeanstar
- demoralizestar
- humiliatestar
- lowerstar
- debauchstar
- humblestar
- reducestar
- cripplestar
- devaluestar
- abasestar
- corruptstar
- enfeeblestar
- disablestar
- sinkstar
- debilitatestar
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verb
adulterate
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verb
adulterate
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noun
state of shame; bad reputation
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noun
state of shame; bad reputation
- ignominystar
- humiliationstar
- dishonorstar
- degradationstar
- disrespectstar
- scornstar
- stigmastar
- opprobriumstar
- reproachstar
- contemptstar
- culpabilitystar
- prostitutionstar
- debasementstar
- disreputestar
- blemishstar
- put-downstar
- scandalstar
- obloquystar
- defamationstar
- meannessstar
- contumelystar
- derisionstar
- discreditstar
- blurstar
- stainstar
- corruptionstar
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adj
derogatory
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adj
derogatory
- backbitingstar
- defamatorystar
- disparagingstar
- injuriousstar
- invidiousstar
- malevolentstar
- maliciousstar
- opprobriousstar
- pejorativestar
- sarcasticstar
- scurrilousstar
- untruestar
- calumniousstar
- contumeliousstar
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adj
abusive, hateful
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adj
abusive, hateful
- contemptuousstar
- damagingstar
- defamatorystar
- despicablestar
- disparagingstar
- humiliatingstar
- injuriousstar
- insolentstar
- insultingstar
- invectivestar
- malevolentstar
- malignstar
- malignantstar
- notoriousstar
- offensivestar
- pejorativestar
- scandalousstar
- scurrilousstar
- spitefulstar
- truculentstar
- vilestar
- vitriolicstar
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noun
disgrace
Synonyms
noun
disgrace
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adj
very bad
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adj
very bad
- inhumanstar
- flagrantstar
- scandalousstar
- egregiousstar
- violentstar
- brazenstar
- scurrilousstar
- heinousstar
- barbaricstar
- wantonstar
- horriblestar
- shockingstar
- horrendousstar
- disgracefulstar
- abominablestar
- atrociousstar
- beastlystar
- contemptiblestar
- corruptstar
- criminalstar
- degeneratestar
- flagitiousstar
- grossstar
- ignoblestar
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adj
negative, belittling
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adj
negative, belittling
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adj
undignified
noun
disgrace
Synonyms
noun
disgrace
- abasementstar
- bad namestar
- basenessstar
- black eyestar
- blemishstar
- comedownstar
- contumelystar
- culpabilitystar
- debasementstar
- defamationstar
- degradationstar
- derisionstar
- disesteemstar
- disfavorstar
- dishonorstar
- disreputestar
- disrespectstar
- humiliationstar
- infamystar
- obloquystar
- odiumstar
- opprobriumstar
- pollutionstar
- prostitutionstar
- put-downstar
- reproachstar
verb
deprive of self-esteem, confidence
Synonyms
verb
deprive of self-esteem, confidence
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verb
adulterate
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verb
bend over
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verb
bend over
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verb
blight, corrupt
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verb
blight, corrupt
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verb
diminish worth
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verb
diminish worth
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verb
adulterate
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verb
adulterate
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verb
pervert; pollute
Synonyms
verb
pervert; pollute
- harmstar
- debasestar
- violatestar
- subvertstar
- ruinstar
- taintstar
- warpstar
- impairstar
- demeanstar
- underminestar
- contaminatestar
- bribestar
- misusestar
- demoralizestar
- degradestar
- defacestar
- defilestar
- squarestar
- disgracestar
- deformstar
- subornstar
- debauchstar
- reducestar
- maltreatstar
- bastardizestar
- rotstar
- abasestar
- injurestar
- fixstar
- dishonorstar
Antonyms
- aid
- assist
- improve
- honor
- upgrade
- clean
- enhance
- purify
- obey
- adorn
- beautify
- embellish
- mend
- ornament
- exalt
- respect
- cleanse
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verb
deprave, corrupt
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verb
deprave, corrupt
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verb
corrupt, violate
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verb
corrupt, violate
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verb
shame, humiliate
Synonyms
verb
shame, humiliate
- debasestar
- lessenstar
- reducestar
- impairstar
- downgradestar
- discreditstar
- cheapenstar
- demeanstar
- vitiatestar
- degeneratestar
- corruptstar
- diminishstar
- disgracestar
- weakenstar
- deterioratestar
- pervertstar
- bumpstar
- debauchstar
- slamstar
- demotestar
- abasestar
- injurestar
- dishonorstar
- buststar
- benchstar
- deposestar
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verb
humble, humiliate
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verb
humble, humiliate
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verb
corrupt, pervert
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verb
corrupt, pervert
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verb
corrupt, lead astray
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verb
corrupt, lead astray
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verb
deject, make despondent; exhaust
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verb
deject, make despondent; exhaust
- dismaystar
- discouragestar
- slowstar
- dampenstar
- dispiritstar
- saddenstar
- disturbstar
- botherstar
- upsetstar
- weigh downstar
- afflictstar
- reducestar
- lowerstar
- disheartenstar
- dampstar
- dauntstar
- troublestar
- sapstar
- dullstar
- weakenstar
- desolatestar
- distressstar
- perturbstar
- debilitatestar
- devitalizestar
- tormentstar
- mortifystar
- enervatestar
Antonyms
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verb
devalue
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verb
devalue
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verb
decay, degenerate
Synonyms
verb
decay, degenerate
- declinestar
- sinkstar
- ebbstar
- fall apartstar
- worsenstar
- disintegratestar
- lessenstar
- lowerstar
- crumblestar
- underminestar
- regressstar
- slidestar
- degradestar
- fadestar
- failstar
- languishstar
- depreciatestar
- weakenstar
- retrogressstar
- pervertstar
- debilitatestar
- impairstar
- corruptstar
- rotstar
- skidstar
- debasestar
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verb
depreciate
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verb
depreciate
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verb
cause to be soiled
Synonyms
verb
cause to be soiled
- sullystar
- smearstar
- blackenstar
- smudgestar
- defilestar
- smirchstar
- grimestar
- smutchstar
- pollutestar
- foulstar
- corruptstar
- moldstar
- debasestar
- botchstar
- rotstar
- muddystar
- dragglestar
- contaminatestar
- blurstar
- stainstar
Antonyms
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verb
bring shame upon
Synonyms
verb
bring shame upon
- sullystar
- defilestar
- disparagestar
- debasestar
- tarnishstar
- stigmatizestar
- dishonorstar
- slanderstar
- defamestar
- disrespectstar
- discreditstar
- degradestar
- besmirchstar
- reproachstar
- humiliatestar
- derogatestar
- lowerstar
- blotstar
- expelstar
- slurstar
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verb
shame, degrade
Synonyms
verb
shame, degrade
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verb
adulterate, pervert
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verb
adulterate, pervert
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verb
drug someone
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verb
drug someone
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verb
ingratiate oneself to; serve
Synonyms
verb
ingratiate oneself to; serve
- crouchstar
- grovelstar
- deferstar
- kowtowstar
- flatterstar
- strokestar
- submitstar
- toadystar
- creepstar
- cottonstar
- panderstar
- debasestar
- snowstar
- scrapestar
- jollystar
- stoopstar
- woostar
- cajolestar
- abasestar
- kneelstar
- oilstar
- invitestar
- courtstar
- crawlstar
- trucklestar
- blandishstar
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verb
level out
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verb
level out
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verb
shame, put down
Synonyms
verb
shame, put down
- crushstar
- disgracestar
- chastenstar
- subduestar
- chagrinstar
- confusestar
- upsetstar
- deflatestar
- confoundstar
- mortifystar
- embarrassstar
- overcomestar
- humiliatestar
- discreditstar
- discomfitstar
- lowerstar
- hidestar
- sinkstar
- reducestar
- denystar
- squashstar
- breakstar
- abashstar
- demeanstar
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verb
embarrass, put down
Synonyms
verb
embarrass, put down
- depressstar
- disgracestar
- subduestar
- humblestar
- confusestar
- crushstar
- shamestar
- demeanstar
- degradestar
- snubstar
- discountenancestar
- ripstar
- confoundstar
- abashstar
- slamstar
- mortifystar
- abasestar
- debasestar
- dishonorstar
- panstar
- chagrinstar
- lowerstar
- denigratestar
- squashstar
- breakstar
- basestar
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verb
harm, hinder
Synonyms
verb
harm, hinder
- reducestar
- marstar
- decreasestar
- worsenstar
- debilitatestar
- lessenstar
- damagestar
- hurtstar
- tarnishstar
- prejudicestar
- spoilstar
- destroystar
- diminishstar
- bluntstar
- underminestar
- weakenstar
- dingstar
- invalidatestar
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verb
abuse, offend
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verb
abuse, offend
- annoystar
- cursestar
- tauntstar
- ridiculestar
- irritatestar
- slanderstar
- libelstar
- outragestar
- provokestar
- mockstar
- humiliatestar
- girdstar
- slamstar
- deridestar
- snubstar
- abasestar
- disobligestar
- debasestar
- injurestar
- dishonorstar
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verb
belittle, disgrace
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belittle, disgrace
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verb
twist, turn away from what is acceptable or correct
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verb
twist, turn away from what is acceptable or correct
- debasestar
- distortstar
- warpstar
- desecratestar
- vitiatestar
- misinterpretstar
- misrepresentstar
- falsifystar
- misconstruestar
- colorstar
- debauchstar
- fakestar
- corruptstar
- cutstar
- doctorstar
- ruinstar
- mistreatstar
- outragestar
- divertstar
- animalizestar
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verb
contaminate, pollute
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verb
contaminate, pollute
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verb
make dirty; corrupt
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verb
make dirty; corrupt
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verb
defile, desecrate
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verb
defile, desecrate
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verb
to put one's talent to an unworthy use
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verb
to put one's talent to an unworthy use
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verb
make less; decrease
Synonyms
verb
make less; decrease
- trimstar
- lowerstar
- cutstar
- dwindlestar
- shortenstar
- lessenstar
- parestar
- slashstar
- diminishstar
- curtailstar
- cut downstar
- weakenstar
- shavestar
- dilutestar
- clipstar
- abridgestar
- slimstar
- impairstar
- impoverishstar
- depressstar
- debasestar
- bankruptstar
- ruinstar
- rebatestar
- moderatestar
- depreciatestar
- truncatestar
- deflatestar
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verb
corrode, deteriorate
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corrode, deteriorate
- perishstar
- decaystar
- disintegratestar
- warpstar
- crumblestar
- witherstar
- spoilstar
- molderstar
- stainstar
- decomposestar
- languishstar
- declinestar
- pervertstar
- debasestar
- festerstar
- worsenstar
- debauchstar
- taintstar
Antonyms
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verb
disgrace, embarrass
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verb
disgrace, embarrass
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verb
be humble or humbled
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verb
be humble or humbled
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verb
make dirty
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verb
make dirty
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verb
ruin, hurt
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verb
ruin, hurt
- harmstar
- marstar
- devastatestar
- wreckstar
- tarnishstar
- upsetstar
- undostar
- impairstar
- destroystar
- defacestar
- defilestar
- desolatestar
- disgracestar
- sackstar
- debasestar
- injurestar
- damagestar
- ravagestar
- desecratestar
- vitiatestar
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verb
dirty, taint
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verb
dirty, taint
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verb
rebel, destroy
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verb
rebel, destroy
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verb
soil, stain
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verb
soil, stain
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verb
dirty, contaminate; ruin
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verb
dirty, contaminate; ruin