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to degrade
01
förstöra, nedbryta
(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.
Transitive: to degrade a landform
Example
The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.
Construction activities can degrade natural landscapes.
02
försämra, degradera
to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
Transitive: to degrade quality or performance of something
Example
The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance.
The chemical spill degraded the soil's fertility.
03
nedvärdera, förnedra
to treat someone disrespectfully or contemptuously
Transitive: to degrade sb
Example
It 's unacceptable to degrade others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
The bully 's constant insults and mocking behavior degraded his classmates.
04
degradera, nedgradera
to lower someone's rank or position in a hierarchy, often as a form of punishment
Transitive: to degrade a person or their rank
Example
The commander degraded the soldier's rank after the serious violation.
The corporation degraded many senior executives to lower roles following the merger.
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