Synonyms: undervalue, devaluate, devalue, depreciate
Definition: lose in value
Usage: The dollar depreciated again
Similar words: fall, lessen, diminish, decrease
Definition: decrease in size, extent, or range
Usage: The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester; The cabin pressure fell dramatically; her weight fell to under a hundred pounds; his voice fell to a whisper
Synonyms: depreciate
Definition: lower the value of something
Usage: The Fed depreciated the dollar once again
Similar words: devalue
Definition: lower the value or quality of
Usage: The tear devalues the painting
Synonyms: deprecate, depreciate, vilipend
Definition: belittle
Usage: The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts
Similar words: belittle, pick at, disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of
Usage: She disparaged her student's efforts