debase

1. debase Every time a mew rule is introduced in a popular sport, there are fans who say it will debase the game.

2. debase (v.) to lower in character, quality, or value; to degrade, adulterate; to cause to deteriorate synonyms: cheapen, corrupt, demean, depreciate antonyms: elevate, uplift, improve, enhance

3. grandiose In how many stories, I wonder, does an ambitious villain become the victim of grandiose plans?

4. grandiose (adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated synonyms: majestic, bombastic, highfalutin antonyms: simple, modest, unaffected, humble

5. pillage The commanding officer warned his troops not to pillage the conquered city. Pillage and murder became a fact of life in Europe during the Dark Ages.

6. pillage (v.) to rob of goods by open force (as in war), plunder; (n.) the act of looting; booty synonyms: (v.) ravage, sack, loot; (n.) booty

7. prate He would prate endlessly about the past but say nothing useful about our present dilemma.

8. prate (v.) to talk a great deal in a fooling or aimless fashion synonyms: chatter, prattle, blab, blabber, palaver antonyms: come to the point, not waste words

9. reprove She reproved her staff for having followed orders blindly.

10. reprove (v.) to find fault with, scold, rebuke synonyms: chide, chastise, upbraid, reproach antonyms: praise, commend, laud, pat on the back