Debaser

/dɪˈbeɪsər/ noun

Definition

A person or thing that reduces the quality, value, or dignity of something.

Etymology

From debase (verb) + -er (agent suffix). The -er suffix transforms the verb into a noun indicating the one who performs the action of debasing.

Kelly Says

Historically, coin debaser was an actual job title—medieval moneyers who fraudulently reduced gold content were called debasers, and getting caught meant severe punishment, sometimes death!

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