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Debase

  1. verb

    corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones

    adulterate liquor

    Similar: load, adulterate, stretch, dilute

  2. verb

    lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

    Similar: alloy

  3. verb

    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

    debauch the young people with wine and women

    Similar: corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch