The Clue
Corrupted (7 letter answer)
The Answer
DEBASED
Tags
Notes
The answer DEBASED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2900 puzzles.
Related Clues
Adulterated
Lowered
Lowered in value
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"
DEBASED as an adjective:
1. (adulterate, adulterated, debased) = mixed with impurities
2. (debased, devalued, degraded) = lowered in value; "the dollar is low"; "a debased currency"
3. (corrupted, debased, vitiated) = ruined in character or quality