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cheapening

/tʃiːpɛnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cheapening mean?

verb

to make something seem less valuable or attractive, or to reduce the quality of something.

Example

"The company's decision to cut corners was seen as cheapening the brand's reputation."

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