The difference between Debase and Degrade
When used as verbs, debase means to lower in character, quality, or value, whereas degrade means to lower in value or social position.
check bellow for the other definitions of Debase and Degrade
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Debase as a verb (transitive):
To lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade.
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Debase as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To lower in position or rank.
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Debase as a verb (transitive):
To lower the value of (a currency) by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins.
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Degrade as a verb (transitive):
To lower in value or social position.
Examples:
"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
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Degrade as a verb (intransitive):
To reduce in quality or purity.
Examples:
"The DNA sample has degraded."
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Degrade as a verb (transitive, geology):
To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.