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debased Synonyms

Another word for debased

Choosing another word for debased depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Reduced in quality, value, or moral character; degraded or corrupted.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that sensationalist reporting had left public discourse in a degraded state."

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degraded
corrupted
Strong
depraved
perverted
vitiated
cheapened
devalued
tainted
sullied
degenerate

• adjective (Context 2)

Having lower intrinsic value due to the admixture of a less valuable metal or currency inflation (especially of coinage).

Usage Example

"Merchants refused to accept the adulterated silver coins issued toward the end of the empire."

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adulterated
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alloyed
depreciated
devalued
impure

Opposites of debased

The opposite of debased shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pure
elevated
unadulterated
exalted
noble
unalloyed
sterling
dignified
See all opposites of debased

• Nearby Words

debark
debarment
debase
debased
debaser
debatable
debatably

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Debased. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/debased
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