debase in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

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debase in the PONS Dictionary

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It is debasing and embittering to attack secretly those whom one is forced to praise in public.
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In 1863, silver coins below 5 lire were debased from 90% to 83.5% and silver 20 centesimi coins were introduced.
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By the end of the series the coins had become illegible and debased, and were too thin to serve for practical commerce.
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Ar rejected musical stardom at the cost of debasing his language and culture.
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In later years, the value of the "grosso" would climb relative to the increasingly debased denaro, until it was itself debased in 1332.
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Prosperity has enervated them, corruption has debased them, and a venal populace has consummated their destruction.
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Little silver coinage was issued, but in later periods the gold used was debased with silver.
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The public could also debase coins, usually by clipping or scraping off small portions of the precious metal, also known as stemming.
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Tom is later debased to animal status, as he comes to be referred to as the whelp, a denunciatory term for a young man.
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While constantly debasing the trainees verbally, he is genuinely appreciative of the accomplishments they achieve.
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