degrada, rebaixa, desmoraliza
1. reduces in rank, prestige, or esteem; lowers in character or quality
The scandal debases the reputation of the institution.
O escândalo degrada a reputação da instituição.
2. reduces the purity or quality of something, especially by adding inferior substances
Mixing cheap metals debases the gold coin.
Misturar metais baratos rebaixa a moeda de ouro.
3. humiliates or demeans someone
Such treatment debases human dignity.
Tal tratamento desmoraliza a dignidade humana.
Related Idioms & Phrases
debase oneself - humiliar-se a si mesmo
debase the currency - depreciar a moeda
debase one's character - manchar o próprio caráter
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