Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Debase”?

Debase means to disgrace or lower in quality.

• Correct answer - disgrace: it has the same meaning as Debase.
• elevate: to raise - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.
• hamper: to hinder - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.
• impassive: showing no emotion - wrong, it does not mean the same as Debase.