Synonyms for

Downgrade

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

Definition

To lower in rank, status, or value

Synonyms & similar words

upgrade demote degrade lower reduce devalue depreciate cheapen diminish weaken demean declass debase devalorize disparage depreciate belittle depreciate devaluate cut retrograde

Synonyms by register

Formal

demote degrade reduce lower

Informal

step down take down a peg put down put in place

Literary

abase lessen diminish

Antonyms

upgrade advance promote improve elevate enhance ameliorate

Common collocations

  • downgrade performance
  • downgrade service
  • downgrade software
  • downgrade a player
  • downgrade a system
  • downgrade the rating
  • downgrade the quality

Word family

noun downgrade
verb downgrade

Usage note

Primarily used in contexts of rank, quality, or performance. Can sometimes imply a reduction in status or value.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher decided to downgrade the student's test score because of cheating.
  2. The company's stock price was downgraded by analysts due to poor financial performance.
  3. The restaurant's health rating was downgraded from an A to a B.
  4. The hurricane was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved inland.
  5. The movie received a downgrade from critics due to poor acting.

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