Third person singular present tense; reduces or diminishes the quality, value, or reputation of something.
From debase (verb). The -s suffix marks third person singular in modern English, following standard verb conjugation rules established in Old English.
The verb 'debases' appears surprisingly often in economic discussions about how inflation debases currency value—showing this medieval concern remains relevant to modern finance!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.