CHEAPEN Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

cheapen

verb

ˈchē-pən

Definition of cheapen

as in to reduce

to diminish the price or value of a glutted market cheapened cranberries to the point where they were selling for less than what it cost to grow them

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as in to degrade

to lower in character, dignity, or quality a politician who would cheapen herself by caving in to lobbyists

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as in to humiliate

to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes she really cheapens herself by shamelessly pursuing men like that

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Recent Examples of cheapen Yes, there will be some, like Cawley, who believe that Marsch’s sideline theatrics are a distraction and cheapen Canada’s results. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Ahead, designers reveal the everyday décor traps that inadvertently cheapen a front door, and how to curate a welcoming first impression instead. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026 Ignoring Proportions Furnishings and decor that are the wrong size for the space immediately cheapen the look of it, LaMarque says. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 Granting local voting power to people who have not completed that process or who have no interest in doing so, including those here unlawfully, cheapens the commitment made by millions of immigrants who did. — Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cheapen

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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Displaying tactical discipline and superior talent, the English national team defeated Mexico 3-2 with a lineup reduced to 10 men on Sunday night.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of reduce

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When temperatures rise, heat can quietly degrade pantry staples, making refrigeration essential to preserve quality and flavor.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
If leaders are not present and actively developing people, the system degrades—quietly at first, then all at once.

— Brian Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of degrade

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Israel must leave humiliated and defeated — and that is exactly what will happen.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 June 2026

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The flow of dark traffic is one of the factors that helped explain why oil markets had weakened significantly by early June, together with a surge in exports from the US and pullback in buying by China.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
But as several surveys have consistently indicated, optimism about our country's outlook has undeniably weakened.

— Robert Hormats, Time, 4 July 2026

Definition of weaken

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Kiryl Pazniak, 49, who hosted a popular political show on YouTube, has been convicted on the charges of discrediting Belarus and forming an extremist organization, the group said — accusations widely used by authorities to stifle critical voices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Green said earlier this year that Adebayo shouldn’t be underestimated and his 83-point game against Washington shouldn’t be discredited.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of discredit

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Some of that sentiment reflects the fact that the president and those around him subvert the rule of law, decency, and democratic restraints.

— Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
The Sedition Act of 1918, which subverted the Bill of Rights, imposed penalties for anti-government expression.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of subvert

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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026

Definition of embarrass

Verb

Dean also wrote that she was also subjected to demeaning comments from the late radio host Don Imus during her tenure as a news editor and reporter for his program in the early 2000s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Definition of demean

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