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devalue

de·va·lue

UK/diːˈvæljuː/ US/dɪˈvæˌlju/ uncommon

verb

1.

remove the value from; deprive of its value

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2.

lower the value or quality of

  • “The tear devalues the painting”
3.

lose in value

  • “The dollar depreciated again”
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Origin

From de- + value.

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