Definition of Cheapen
Cheapen
cheap·en


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(verb)
to lower the price of something and thus make it cheaper, or to become cheaper;

e.g. Using poor-quality materials can cheapen a product, but the result will be less durable.

(verb)
to somehow degrade someone and lower its value or esteem, to make it seem inferior, vulgar, or generally of poor quality;

e.g. Some people feel that huge crowds cheapen an experience because it stops being exclusive.



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