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Antonyms for degradation
ˌdɛg rɪˈdeɪ ʃəndegra·da·tion

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  1. degradation, debasementnoun

    changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

    Synonyms:
    debasement, adulteration, abasement, abjection

  2. abasement, degradation, abjectionnoun

    a low or downcast state

    "each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement"- H.L.Menchken

    Synonyms:
    humiliation, debasement, abasement, abjection

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words3.5 / 2 votes

  1. degradationnoun

    Synonyms:
    abasement, debasement, disgrace, humiliation

How to use degradation in a sentence?

  1. David Lapola:

    Even in an optimistic scenario, when there is no more deforestation, the effects of climate change will see degradation of the forest continue, leading to further carbon emissions.

  2. Alice James:

    One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience.

  3. Brette Steele:

    Youth are searching for that sense of belonging, that kind of grounding to explain what’s happening to them. In the last few years, more youth have had to turn to communities online. We’ve seen a degradation of in-person social skills.

  4. Evgeny Chuvilin:

    The new crater is uniquely well preserved, as surface water hadn't yet accumulated in the crater when we surveyed it, which allowed us to study a' fresh' crater, untouched by degradation.

  5. Jos Barlow:

    The activities that drive degradation often provide benefits for a few wealthy actors who often live quite far away from that location … whereas the costs and burdens of degradation are borne mostly locally.

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