1. causing something to lose quality, value, or dignity; degrading

1. present participle of debase; lowering in quality, value, or dignity
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The politician accused his opponent of debasing the political process.
• She felt the reality show was debasing to all participants.
• The company’s debasing practices damaged its reputation.
• Critics argued that the new policy was debasing educational standards.
• He refused to participate in what he saw as a debasing spectacle.
• The debasing effects of corruption spread throughout the organization.
• Many viewed the sensationalized coverage as debasing to journalism.