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to degrade
01
(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.
Transitive: to degrade a landform
Examples
The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.
02
to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something
Transitive: to degrade quality or performance of something
Examples
The outdated technology has degraded the system's performance.
03
to treat someone disrespectfully or contemptuously
Transitive: to degrade sb
Examples
It 's unacceptable to degrade others based on their race, gender, or socioeconomic status.
04
to lower someone's rank or position in a hierarchy, often as a form of punishment
Transitive: to degrade a person or their rank
Examples
The commander degraded the soldier's rank after the serious violation.
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