The Clue
Lowering (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DEBASING
Tags
Notes
The answer DEBASING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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"
DEBASING as an adjective:
1. (debasing, degrading) = used of conduct; characterized by dishonor