degrade
(verb)
verb
1. reduce the level of land, as by erosion
Definition categories: contact
2. reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Similar word(s): demean, disgrace
Definition categories: emotion, abase, chagrin, humble, humiliate, mortify
3. lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
Similar word(s): cheapen
Definition categories: change, aggravate, exacerbate, exasperate, worsen
Sentences with degrade as a verb:
- Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.
- The DNA sample has degraded.