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devalue

/ devalue /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
lower the value or quality of
"The tear devalues the painting"
Type of:
change alter modify
Kinds of:
depreciate debase alloy lower lour
Derived:
devaluation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 2
remove the value from; deprive of its value
Type of:
degrade cheapen
Kinds of:
demonetize demonetise
Derived:
devaluation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 3
lose in value
"The dollar depreciated again"
Opposites:
appreciate apprize apprise revalue
Type of:
decrease diminish lessen
Derived:
devaluation depreciation wear and tear
Verb group:
depreciate
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Semantic Complexity
37%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
25
Times Searched
2
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change alter modify depreciate debase alloy lower lour degrade cheapen demonetize demonetise