DEBASEMENT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

debasement

noun

Definition of debasement

as in degradation

a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior the debasement of professional sports to a shamelessly commercial enterprise

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Recent Examples of debasement The debasement trade is experiencing a revival, and that could catapult bitcoin to a new all-time high, according to Bernstein. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 As a tail-risk hedge — specifically against financial system stress, currency debasement, and geopolitical crisis — gold's track record is stronger and more consistent. — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Bitcoin offers growth potential tied to adoption Like gold, Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge against currency debasement because its supply is limited. — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Bakri’s face is impassive and exhausted during this casual debasement, his voice low, and his tone deadpan, as though Salim has been forced to do all this a million times before. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 Investors who are particularly concerned about currency debasement or geopolitical instability — both of which have driven gold's price run in recent years — may also find the physical gold component meaningful. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Over and over, Colin takes stock of his own debasement. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Bitcoin has failed to respond to typical drivers like dollar weakness or geopolitical risk, unlike gold and silver which rallied to records as global tensions fueled fears about dollar debasement. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026 In a Substack post Monday, Burry argued that the original cryptocurrency, which has fallen 40% since peaking in October, has been exposed as a purely speculative asset, failing to take off as a debasement hedge similar to precious metals. — Emily Mason, Bloomberg, 3 Feb. 2026

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The species’ coastal habitats, such as mangroves and reefs, have also suffered loss and degradation due to urban development and climate change.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
There is no warping, no heat distortion and no structural degradation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

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The two candidates have gone head-to-head in recent weeks over support of police and plans to fight corruption in what’s sure to be one of the top races to watch this fall.

— Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026
The alleged corruption occurred between 2019-24 while Hédouville headed the Office of Citizen Protection, the government agency charged with safeguarding human rights.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

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