Synonyms for
Degrading
Definition
The word 'degrading' means to cause someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others.
Synonyms & similar words
demean
corrupting
disgrace
takedown
cheapen
aggrade
degrade
debasing
putdown
humiliating
shameful
disrespectful
dishonorable
belittling
insulting
embarrassing
demeaning
disparaging
depreciatory
derogatory
discrediting
debasing
devaluing
downgrading
cheapening
lowering
diminishing
undermining
damaging
Synonyms by register
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- degrading treatment
- degrading conditions
- degrading remarks
- degrading experience
- degrading behavior
- degrading poverty
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used to describe actions or conditions that cause a loss of dignity or respect. It carries a strong negative connotation.
Example sentences
- She felt degraded by his comments about her appearance.
- The bully's behavior was degrading to his victims.
- He was fired for degrading his co-workers in front of others.
- She refused to tolerate any behavior that was degrading to her students.
- The way he treated his wife was degrading and abusive.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. -Wayne Gretzky
I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. -Thomas Edison