This building has been debased.
To debase is defined as to cheapen, or make lower in value or quality.
An example of debase is to lower the value of a building by spray painting it with graffiti.
debase
transitive verb
-·based′, -·bas′ing to make lower in value, quality, character, dignity, etc.; cheapen
Origin of debase
de- + base, aphetic from abasedebase
transitive verb
de·based, de·bas·ing, de·bas·esTo lower in character, quality, or value; degrade.
Origin of debase
de- base 2Related Forms:
- de·base′ment
noun
- de·bas′er
noun
debase
Verb
(third-person singular simple present debases, present participle debasing, simple past and past participle debased)
