Synonyms 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

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1. • Change Of State

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. degradationnoun

   Synonyms:
   dishonor, disgrace, humiliation

2. degradationnoun

   Synonyms:
   deterioration, abasement, debasement, degeneracy, degeneration, decline, vitiation, perversion

3. degradationnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Geol.) wearing away (of rocks, &c.)

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. degradationnoun

   Synonyms:
   abasement, debasement, disgrace, humiliation

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1. List of paraphrases for "degradation":

   deterioration, degraded, worsening, decay, breakdown, degradative, decline, impairment, deteriorating, decomposition, downgrading, degeneration, defacement, deteriorated, damage, biodegradability, demotion, demote, degrading

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1. Jan Szyszko:

   The annex will be signed today, the aim is to stop the degradation of habitats important to the community and to start the process of regenerating these habitats.

2. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders:

   I think he came here today and touched on some very, very important issues that a lot of people would prefer not to talk about. And that is the issue of poverty, the issue of environmental degradation, immigration, the death penalty, the need to do everything we can to create a peaceful world, and I think he did it in a very dignified, non-partisan type way.

3. 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.

4. Ann Gurrola:

   In all honesty ‘The People Garden’ is a beautiful and artistic film, and yes defining what is obscene in pornography is indeed up to each individual, but I really don’t think there is any comparison between her stance on porn and her role in the film, there was no degradation involved with the making of this film.

5. Lewis Mumford:

   Today, the degradation of the inner life is symbolized by the fact that the only place sacred from interruption is the private toilet.