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cheapening

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb cheapen has 1 sense
  1. degrade, cheapen - lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
    --1 is one way to worsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate
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Cheapening

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: The act of reducing or decreasing the value, quality, or price of something.

Usage:

  1. He was accused of cheapening the brand by using low-quality materials.
  2. The constant sales cheapen the overall perceived value of the product.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: The process or instance of making something less expensive or lowering its value.

Usage:

  1. The cheapening of labor resulted in reduced wages for workers.
  2. The company implemented a strategy for the cheapening of their products to attract more customers.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Describing something that is priced or valued below the average or expected amount.

Usage:

  1. She bought a cheapening dress at the sale.
  2. They sell cheapening goods at discounted prices.

Part of Speech: Gerund

Sense: The act or process of making something less valuable or reducing its worth.

Usage:

  1. The constant price reductions were a cheapening of the brand's reputation.
  2. His manipulation of the stock market led to the cheapening of numerous investments.

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