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debasement

[dih-beys-muhnt] / dɪˈbeɪs mənt /
NOUN
perversion
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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The themes of the debasement trade, the store of value, central banks’ accumulation and the diversification of reserves in the aftermath of the freezing of Russian assets in 2022 are all still applicable, he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The so-called debasement trade as well as a drive for hard assets in a period of rising inflation and its safe-haven allure have been the chief locomotives of the breathtaking rally in silver.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

In this debt-currency debasement period, once again gold has been strong relative to major fiat currencies, most of which have debt problems.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Over and over, Colin takes stock of his own debasement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Fairly or unfairly, to her derogators Pittman epitomized all that was reprehensible about Dick Bass’s popularization of the Seven Summits and the ensuing debasement of the world’s highest mountain.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer