Politicians have debased the meaning of the word "freedom." ... debased adjective. ...the debased standards of today's media.

What is the definition of the word debase?

debase, vitiate, deprave, corrupt, debauch, pervert mean to cause deterioration or lowering in quality or character. debase implies a loss of position, worth, value, or dignity.

What does it mean to debase a woman?

: causing a lowering of someone or something in status, esteem, quality, or character …