Definitions for demonetizes
demonetizes
de·mon·e·tize
Spelling: [dee-mon-i-tahyz, -muhn-]
IPA: /diˈmɒn ɪˌtaɪz, -ˈmʌn-/
Demonetizes is a 11 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 24 points.
You can make 604 anagrams from letters in demonetizes (deeeimnostz).
Definitions for demonetizes
verb (used with object)
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to divest (a monetary standard or the like) of value.
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to withdraw (money or the like) from use.
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to deprive (an issue of postage stamps) of validity by legal methods and without marking the stamps themselves.
Origin of demonetizes
From the French word démonétiser, dating back to 1850-55. See de-, monetize
Examples for demonetizes
In 1652 an attempt was made to demonetize the vellon, June 25th, which was abandoned November 14th.
The only result is to demonetize gold and to cause it to be hoarded or exported.