devalues
Reduces the worth
Devalues is the third-person singular of devalue.
To devalue something is to reduce its worth or importance.
Governments devalue currency by lowering its exchange rate against other currencies.
More commonly, devalue describes diminishing something's perceived significance: His dismissive tone devalues her contributions.
Constant criticism devalues a child's sense of self-worth.
Make smaller in degree
- lowerReduce or move downward
- decreaseBecome or make smaller
- depreciateLose value over time
- mark downReduce an item's price
write down · slash · cut · discount · demote · declassify · reclassify · reassess
Express low opinion of
- demeanLower in standing
- diminishTo make smaller
- trivializeMake light of
- minimizeReduce to smallest extent
underestimate · dismiss · disregard · downplay · slight · discredit · denigrate · deprecate
Diminish through persistent friction
- weakenReduce in strength
- diminishTo make smaller
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- undercutSell cheaper than rivals
destabilize · sabotage · impair · damage · detract · invalidate · discredit · subvert
Asset value reduction over time
- inflationSustained price level increase
- deflationSustained decrease in prices
- exchange rateCurrency conversion value
- monetary policyCentral bank economic controls
central bank · forex · weakening · purchasing power · trade deficit · floating rate · peg · dollar
reduce
Make smaller in degree
- lowerReduce or move downward
- decreaseBecome or make smaller
- depreciateLose value over time
mark down · write down · slash · cut · discount · demote · declassify · reclassify · reassess · reevaluate
disparage
Express low opinion of
- demeanLower in standing
- diminishTo make smaller
- trivializeMake light of
minimize · underestimate · dismiss · disregard · downplay · slight · discredit · denigrate · deprecate · marginalize
erode
Diminish through persistent friction
- weakenReduce in strength
- diminishTo make smaller
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
undercut · destabilize · sabotage · impair · damage · detract · invalidate · discredit · subvert · corrode
depreciation
Asset value reduction over time
- inflationSustained price level increase
- deflationSustained decrease in prices
- exchange rateCurrency conversion value
monetary policy · central bank · forex · weakening · purchasing power · trade deficit · floating rate · peg · dollar · peso
- tarnishesblemishes, blots, corrupts, defames, denigrates
devaluesvalues
Principles held worthwhile
appreciates · treasures · cherishes · esteems · prizes
devaluesappreciates
Recognizes merit in
revalues · increases · inflates · strengthens · boosts
devaluesrespects
Holds in high regard
honors · validates · appreciates · acknowledges · recognizes
- currency devaluationReducing money's official value
devalue, devaluation, devaluing, devalued, devaluate, devaluations, devaluating