Debaser (Noun)
Meaning
A person who lowers the quality or character or value (as by adding cheaper metal to coins).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The counterfeiter was a notorious debaser of currency, adding worthless metals to gold coins to increase his profits.
- In medieval times, the debaser of the realm's currency was often punished severely for their crimes against the state.
- The corrupt official was accused of being a debaser of the nation's values, prioritizing personal gain over the public good.
- The company was accused of being a debaser of the environment, prioritizing profits over sustainability and responsible practices.
- Historians often viewed King Henry VIII as a debaser of the English currency, flooding the market with coins made of base metals.