Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːpən/
verb to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality
A1 Buying knockoff products can cheapen the shopping experience.
A2 Some people believe that using too many filters on photos can cheapen the artistry of photography.
B1 The company decided not to lower their prices further as they didn't want to cheapen the value of their product.
B2 The author refused to allow any changes to the book cover as it would cheapen the overall look and feel of the novel.
C1 The director was adamant that no shortcuts be taken during filming in order to not cheapen the production quality of the movie.
C2 The artist was fiercely protective of their work and would never allow any alterations that could cheapen the integrity of the piece.
formal Using substandard materials will cheapen the overall quality of the product.
informal Cutting corners will only cheapen the end result.
slang Don't use that knockoff brand, it will just cheapen your style.
figurative His constant lies cheapen the value of his words.
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