Self-debasement
verb (used with object), debased, debasing.
1.
to reduce in quality or value; adulterate:
They debased the value of the dollar.
2.
to lower in rank, dignity, or significance:
He wouldn’t debase himself by doing manual labor.
verb
1.
(transitive) to lower in quality, character, or value, as by adding cheaper metal to coins; adulterate
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