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DEGRADED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Degraded.

Degraded - as an adjective satellite

Unrestrained by convention or morality

Example: "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debauched18degenerate12dissipated14dissolute10fast7libertine11profligate16riotous7

Lowered in value

Example: "A debased currency"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debased11devalued13

Degraded - as a verb

To lower in value or social position.

Example: "Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."

To reduce in quality or purity.

Example: "The dna sample has degraded."

To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

Degraded - as an adjective

Feeling or having undergone degradation; deprived of dignity or self-respect.

Having the typical characters or organs in a partially developed condition, or lacking certain parts.

Having steps; said of a cross whose extremities end in steps growing larger as they leave the centre; on degrees.

Example Sentences

"The degraded water quality in the river is a cause for concern."
"They lived in a degraded neighborhood with high crime rates."
"The degraded state of the building made it unsafe for occupancy."
"He felt degraded after being verbally abused by his boss."
"The artist's work was degraded by a poor printing process."
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Word Game Points

Is DEGRADED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, degraded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEGRADED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEGRADED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degraded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEGRADED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEGRADED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degraded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEGRADED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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