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degrade > 3 senses
VERB1degradeReduce the level of land, as by erosion
2degrade, take down, disgrace, demean, put downReduce in worth or character, usually verbally
3degrade, cheapenLower the grade of something
degrade > pronunciation
Soundsdihgrey'd
Rhymesaccolade, ade, Adelaide, and 88 more rhymes in eyd...
degrade > verb 1, contact
MeaningReduce the level of land, as by erosion.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s something
Contraryaggrade
degrade > verb 2, emotion
MeaningReduce in worth or character, usually verbally.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymstake down, disgrace, demean, put down
Broaderhumiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase
Narrowerreduce; dehumanize, dehumanise
Nounsdegradation; degradation
degrade > verb 3, change
MeaningLower the grade of something. Reduce its worth.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymscheapen
Broaderworsen, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate
Narrowerdevalue, devaluate
Nounsdegradation; degradation

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