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Degrades

Verb / dɪˈgreɪdz / Another word for degrades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To treat someone or something with disrespect or to lower the quality of something.

Synonyms & similar words

demean disgrace takedown cheapen aggrade degrade putdown demean disgrace debase belittle diminish demoralize humiliate cheapen devalue lower reduce sink weaken depreciate impair spoil corrupt deprave pervert vitiate

Example sentences

  1. The graffiti on the wall degrades the beauty of the building.
  2. It is not okay to degrade someone because of their race or gender.
  3. The chemicals in the water can degrade the quality of the fish habitat.
  4. The teacher warned the students not to degrade each other's work.
  5. The manager was fired for degrading his employees.

Quotes

  • A person who has never learned to tolerate discomfort will degrade his/her own ability to think.
  • The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.
  • It is easier to degrade truth than to improve a lie.

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