Definitions
1.verbTo lower in value or social position."Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
2.verbTo reduce in quality or purity."The DNA sample has degraded."
3.verbTo reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
4.adjectiveFeeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.
5.adjectiveHaving the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.
6.adjectiveHaving steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.