cheapening

verb

Definition of cheapeningnext
present participle of cheapen
1
as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of a glutted market cheapened cranberries to the point where they were selling for less than what it cost to grow them

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2
as in degrading
to lower in character, dignity, or quality a politician who would cheapen herself by caving in to lobbyists

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3
as in humiliating
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes she really cheapens herself by shamelessly pursuing men like that

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheapening
  1. reducing
  2. degrading
  3. lowering
  4. discrediting
  5. weakening
  6. diluting
  7. deteriorating
  8. poisoning
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  • The company's innovative approach combines box-free drop-off locations with streamlined processing, allowing merchants to manage reverse logistics more effectively while reducing strain on store and warehouse staff.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Miller's perseverance and expertise have been instrumental in overcoming these challenges, helping Cadence OTC play a crucial role in reducing unintended pregnancies and improving reproductive health outcomes.
    Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reducing
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  • These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • What a degrading finale for Biden’s feeble, forgettable, frequently foolish presidency.
    Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of degrading
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  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The two companies spent close to $1 billion to push the merger through, money that maybe could have instead gone towards lowering grocery prices.
    Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lowering
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  • Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.
    Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Still, the United States didn’t recognize Haiti as a nation until 1862, during the Civil War, when American leadership was looking for any support in discrediting slavery.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of discrediting
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  • Additionally, stronger enforcement of existing sanctions and the introduction of tariffs on Russian goods, in addition to the goods of its backers — weakening Putin’s grip on power and the Russian economy.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • One concern Giordano brings up is rapamycin further weakening a person’s immune system.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakening
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  • Losing sight of the big picture and diluting the purpose of the company is an imminent risk.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, not diluting it at all.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of diluting
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  • In February 1966, after a rapidly deteriorating relationship with the NSW government, Utzon left the project.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In a parallel development, Jordan's Interior Minister Mazin al-Faraya announced the closure of the Naseeb border crossing with Syria due to deteriorating security conditions.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of deteriorating
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  • These are people who are here in this country, who have been murdering, raping, poisoning our citizens.
    NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Environmental, climate and health issues Some in this California beach town insist the Tijuana River is poisoning them.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
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