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DEGRADING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Degrading.

Degrading - as an adjective satellite

Harmful to the mind or morals

Example: "Corrupt judges and their corrupting influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corrupting15

Used of conduct; characterized by dishonor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debasing12

Degrading - 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.

Degrading - as a noun

An act or process of degradation.

Degrading - as an adjective

That degrades

Example: "Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."

Example Sentences

"His degrading comments were offensive to everyone in the room."
"The degrading treatment of prisoners is a violation of human rights."
"She walked out of the degrading job interview."
"The degrading jokes made at her expense were hurtful."
"The degrading images in that magazine should be censored."
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Word Game Points

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

DEGRADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEGRADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degrading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEGRADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DEGRADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degrading is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEGRADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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