Corrupts (7 letters)

{ Answer }

DEBASES

{ Related Clues }

Cheapens
Lowers
Vitiates

{ Tags }

cheapens, corrupts, debases, lowers, vitiates

{ Notes }

The answer DEBASES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DEBASE as a verb:

1. (corrupt, pervert, subvert, demoralize, demoralise, debauch, debase, profane, vitiate, deprave, misdirect) = corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality; "debauch the young people with wine and women"; "Socrates was accused of corrupting young men"; "Do school counselors subvert young children?"; "corrupt the morals"

2. (debase, alloy) = lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

3. (adulterate, stretch, dilute, debase) = corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"