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v. - Lose in value; Lower the value or quality of; Remove the value from.

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Usage examples (31)
  • The Fed's plan to "devalue" - our way to prosperity appears to have hit a few ill-placed speed-bumps.
  • Greece should effectively 'devalue' via pay, price cuts
  • At times he would build her up and at other times "devalue" her with subtle comments.
  • Opponents, however, say same-sex nuptials will actually "devalue" the institution and cost society more in the long run.
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