Definition of DEVALUE

devalue

Verb

Verb Forms: devalued, devaluing, devalues

  • To reduce the economic value or worth of something.
  • remove the value from; deprive of its value
  • lower the value or quality of
    • "The tear devalues the painting"
  • lose in value
  • To lower or remove the value of something.
  • To lose value; to depreciate.

Examples

  • A poor exchange of tiles can DEVALUE your entire rack, leaving you with few options.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + value.

Antonyms

appreciate

Scrabble Score: 11

devalue: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
devalue: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
devalue: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

devalue: valid Words With Friends Word