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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 speak words; to express something in words

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

to interrupt or disturb the normal flow or process

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

to learn something by heart; to commit to memory

To refuse politely or to decrease in strength, quality, or number.