DEVALUE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

devalue

verb

(ˌ)dē-ˈval-(ˌ)yü

Definition of devalue

as in to reduce

to diminish the price or value of normally, significant damage would devalue an antique

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Recent Examples of devalue Denigrating the relationship—deciding, for instance, that the rejecter was evil, dishonest, unworthy of your respect or time— devalues your own history, in effect consigning the whole relationship to the trash bin. — George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 Some may call it pandering, image rehabilitation, or anything that would devalue his consistent commitment to highlighting women throughout his career. — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026 So bond markets are demanding a higher yield to compensate them for the growing risk that their investments will be devalued over time by rising prices. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The production of so much fake news inevitably devalues reportage. — Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for devalue

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Integrating the interceptor into existing launch infrastructure could reduce the need for extensive equipment changes.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
People can donate clean costumes and pick a new one, reducing waste and the resources and emissions required to make new ones.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026

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