Definitions

1. verb

to reduce the quality, value, or strength of something

“The poor working conditions began to degrade the health of the workers.”

2. verb

to lower the status or rank of someone or something

“The scandal caused her to degrade from a respected figure to a pariah.”

3. verb

to break down or wear away, often through erosion or corrosion

“The acidic rainwater began to degrade the stone monument.”

4. noun

a loss of quality or value, especially in something that was once good or strong

“The team’s performance showed signs of degradation after a series of losses.”

5. noun

the act of degrading something or someone

“The company’s degradation of the environment led to a public outcry.”