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Degrade
verb
/diˈɡɹeɪd/
Word Frequency:
1.4
Definitions
1.
verb
To lower in value or social position.
"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
2.
verb
To reduce in quality or purity.
"The DNA sample has degraded."
3.
verb
To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
Synonyms
demean
cheapen
disgrace
put down
abase
degradation
demote
degradative
deteriorate
worsen
humiliate
impair
Rhymes With
dismayed
accolade
renegade
cascade
staid
charade
jade
escapade
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