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cheapen
—cheapen /ˈtʃiː.pən/
Ⅰ verb [T] (COST LESS) ↑Verb Endings for cheapen ► F0 to reduce the price: » This has had the effect of cheapening UK exports.Thesaurus+: ↑Value and price decreases
Ⅱ verb [T] DISAPPROVING (RESPECT LESS) ↑Verb Endings for cheapen ► F0 to make someone or something seem less valuable or important so that people respect them less: » She felt that the photos were exploitative and cheapened her.Thesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishing |