as in to reduce
to diminish the price or value of
normally, significant damage would devalue an antique
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Now Jackson, a married homeowner, is unexpectedly worried about his finances and wondering why his work history, which also included a stint as an veterans’ advocate lobbying for legislation to benefit military retirees, has been suddenly devalued.
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Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
The suit claims that because Drake’s current deal with UMG is nearing the end of its term, the company is attempting to devalue his music and profile in an effort to gain more-favorable terms in a renegotiation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
In a world where every moment must be productive, where caregiving is systematically devalued and where human relationships are subordinated to market logic, Miss Huang represents a future where childhood survives only as a date on a birth certificate.
—Anna Mae Duane, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
In her Best Actress acceptance speech, Moore echoed her previous statements about devaluing women based on age — and specifically defended genre movies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
The suit claims that because Drake’s current deal with UMG is nearing the end of its term, the company is attempting to devalue his music and profile in an effort to gain more-favorable terms in a renegotiation.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
In a world where every moment must be productive, where caregiving is systematically devalued and where human relationships are subordinated to market logic, Miss Huang represents a future where childhood survives only as a date on a birth certificate.
—Anna Mae Duane, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
In her Best Actress acceptance speech, Moore echoed her previous statements about devaluing women based on age — and specifically defended genre movies.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Devalue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devalue. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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