Disvalues

/dɪsˈvæljuːz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense; treats something as having little or no value, or actively reduces its worth in others' eyes.

Etymology

From disvalue as a verb + -s third person singular ending. Disvalue can function as both a noun and a verb in philosophical and economic discourse.

Kelly Says

When societies 'disvalue' certain professions—like calling teaching a 'disvalued' career because of low pay—it actually becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, because talented people won't choose disvalued fields.

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