Antonyms for de-value


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dee-val-yoo
Phonetic Transcription : diˈvæl yu


Definition of de-value

Origin :
  • 1918, a back-formation from devaluation. Related: Devalued; devaluing.
  • As in lower : verb reduce, minimize
  • As in lower : verb belittle, disgrace
  • As in prostitute : verb to put one's talent to an unworthy use
  • As in vitiate : verb hurt, corrupt
  • As in underrate : verb underestimate
  • As in understate : verb underestimate
  • As in undervalue : verb underestimate
  • As in cheapen : verb diminish worth
  • As in devaluate : verb depreciate
  • As in sophisticate : verb adulterate
  • As in adulterate : verb alter or debase, often for profit
  • As in debase : verb degrade, shame
  • As in decry : verb criticize, blame
  • As in deflate : verb reduce or cause to contract
  • As in devalue : verb depreciate
  • As in diminish : verb belittle
  • As in downgrade : verb lower in opinion or rank
  • As in downplay : verb minimize
  • As in alloy : verb adulterate
  • As in impair : verb harm, hinder

Synonyms for de-value

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