debase
v 1: corrupt morally [syn: {corrupt}, {pervert}, {demoralize}, {debauch},
{profane}, {vitiate}, {deprave}, {misdirect}]
2: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content; of
metals [syn: {alloy}]
3: add water to a mixture to dilute it; "adulterate liquor"
[syn: {adulterate}, {stretch}, {water down}, {dilute}]