Verb
- 1. devalue, devaluate, degrade, cheapen
- usage: remove the value from; deprive of its value
- 2. devalue, change, alter, modify
- usage: lower the value or quality of; "The tear devalues the painting"
- 3. depreciate, undervalue, devaluate, devalue, decrease, diminish, lessen, fall
- usage: lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again"
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