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demoralize, devalue, cheapen, deprecate, dishonor

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Example Sentences

Example:The team's morale was demoralized after a series of losses.

Definition:To weaken or undermine confidence or courage, opposite of making something valueable and precious.

From demoralize

Example:The company’s efforts to devalue the product led to a decline in sales and market position.

Definition:To reduce the value of something, the opposite of making something valuable and precious.

From devalue

Example:The overuse of the term in marketing cheapened its impact.

Definition:To make something seem less valuable or valuable, contrasting with making something look precious.

From cheapen

Example:The critics deprecate his talent, saying it’s overrated.

Definition:To criticized something, to make it look inferior, opposite of making something valuable like a diamond.

From deprecate

Example:They dishonored the tradition of the festival, leading to a decline in its importance and value.

Definition:To disgrace or bring shame to something, the direct opposite of valuing and preciousness.

From dishonor