debase
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
His motives are obvious: He’s a bully and it’s fun for him to watch people debase themselves to please him.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
These stories tell us that Diogenes was chased out of his native Sinope, on the north coast of what’s now Turkey, for his supposed role in a scheme to debase the city’s currency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
I knew he was trying to be menacing, but I didn’t feel fear so much as astonishment at the way this adult was willing to debase himself to ruin our night.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025
As the string score starts having palpitations, “Babygirl” threatens to debase itself by becoming a throwback thriller.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024
Once, though, I heard Rita say to Cora that she wouldn’t debase herself like that.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing debase
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Advanced English Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
