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devalue

DEFINITIONS OF: devalue

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v lower the value or quality of

“The tear devalues the painting”
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depreciate
lower the value of something
alloy, debase
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
lour, lower
set lower
expense, write down, write off
reduce the estimated value of something
derate
lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
subdue, subordinate
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

v remove the value from; deprive of its value

Synonyms:
devaluate
Types:
demonetise, demonetize
deprive of value for payment
Type of:
cheapen, degrade
lower the grade of something; reduce its worth

v lose in value

Synonyms:
depreciate, devaluate, undervalue
depreciate
lower the value of something
Antonyms:
appreciate, apprise, apprize, revalue
gain in value
appreciate, apprise, apprize
increase the value of
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Type of:
decrease, diminish, fall, lessen
decrease in size, extent, or range
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