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to degrade
01
degrederen, aftakelen
(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.
Transitive: to degrade a landform
Voorbeelden
The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.
De constante vries- en dooicycli degraderen de rotswanden.
Construction activities can degrade natural landscapes.
Bouwactiviteiten kunnen natuurlijke landschappen aantasten.
02
aantasten, verslechteren
to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
Transitive: to degrade quality or performance of something
Voorbeelden
The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance.
De verouderde technologie heeft de prestaties van het systeem verslechterd.
The chemical spill degraded the soil's fertility.
De chemische lekkage heeft de vruchtbaarheid van de bodem aangetast.
03
degraderen, vernederen
to treat someone disrespectfully or contemptuously
Transitive: to degrade sb
Voorbeelden
It 's unacceptable to degrade others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
Het is onaanvaardbaar om anderen te degraderen op basis van hun ras, geslacht of sociaaleconomische status.
The bully 's constant insults and mocking behavior degraded his classmates.
De constante beledigingen en spottende gedrag van de pestkop degradeerden zijn klasgenoten.
04
degraderen, lagere rang geven
to lower someone's rank or position in a hierarchy, often as a form of punishment
Transitive: to degrade a person or their rank
Voorbeelden
The commander degraded the soldier's rank after the serious violation.
De commandant degradeerde de rang van de soldaat na de ernstige overtreding.
The corporation degraded many senior executives to lower roles following the merger.
De corporatie degradeerde veel senior executives naar lagere rollen na de fusie.
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