disbase

/dɪsbæz/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or deduct a base or amount from something

“The sales tax was disbased from the total price of the item.”

2. verb

to make something base or of poor quality

“The artist’s reputation was disbased after the scandal.”

3. verb

to cause something to lose its base or foundation

“The earthquake disbased the entire building.”

Synonyms

  • corrupt
  • debase
  • deduct
  • subtract

Antonyms

  • elevate
  • enhance
  • improve
  • strengthen