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degrade

de·grade

degrade

 
 
pronunciation:
dih greId
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: verb
inflections: degrades, degrading, degraded
definition 1: to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title.
They degraded the soldier to private because of his drinking.
antonyms:
advance
similar words:
dismiss, lower, remove
definition 2: to lower in the opinion of others or in self-respect.
She has degraded herself by becoming friends with the girls who lie and steal.
synonyms:
disgrace, dishonor, shame, soil
similar words:
deflate, dirty, humble, humiliate, tarnish
definition 3: to exhaust the natural richness or health of.
Too much farming of the field has degraded its soil.
definition 4: to reduce in value, amount, or strength.
synonyms:
lower, reduce
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