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degrade

/dɪ'greɪd/

Synonyms of degrade Antonyms of degrade Examples of degrade Usage of degrade Parts of degrade Definition that contains degrade Words sounding like degrade Explanation of degrade

verb
lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
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cheapen

type of:
worsen aggravate exacerbate exasperate
verb
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
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demean disgrace put down take down

type of:
humiliate mortify abase humble chagrin
reduce the level of land, as by erosion
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Opposite:

aggrade

Definition that contains degrade

sleazy morally degraded
sordid morally degraded
seedy morally degraded
squalid morally degraded
dunghill a foul or degraded condition
seamy morally degraded
suppressive fire fire on or about a weapon system to degrade its performance below what is needed to fulfill its mission objectives