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degrade

verb

/dɪˈɡreɪd/

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

degrade oneself

demean, humiliate, debase, deteriorate, dishonor

honor, elevate, respect

degrade the environment, degrade oneself, degrade quality

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

to make an attempt or effort to do something

to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with