English Synonym Finder

devalue

Definitions

To reduce or cause to reduce the market value or purchasing power of money.

To lower the estimation or importance of someone or something.

Examples

Constant criticism will eventually devalue the hard work of the entire team.

The central bank decided to devalue the currency to boost the country's export competitiveness.

Synonyms

depreciate cheapen downgrade belittle underrate debase minimize

Antonyms

appreciate enhance upgrade revalue praise exalt boost