Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Degrade.
Degrade - as a verb
Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
Example: "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Bullying can degrade a person's self-esteem."
"The constant exposure to sunlight can degrade plastic over time."
"Her sarcastic comments degraded the mood of the party."
"Some bacteria are able to degrade harmful substances in the environment."
"The artist decided to degrade the colors of the painting to create a more somber tone."
Word Game Points
Is DEGRADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, degrade is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEGRADE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DEGRADE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degrade is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEGRADE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DEGRADE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degrade is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEGRADE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
