1. (verb)degrade reduce the level of land, as by erosion Synonyms: cheapen, put down, take down, disgrace, demean Antonyms: aggrade
2. (verb)take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down reduce in worth or character, usually verbally Synonyms: unload, land, write down, repose, bring down, cheapen, dishonour, pull down, raze, drop off, disgrace, lower, discredit, take down, dismantle, get down, place down, demean, shame, record, lay, tear down, degrade, let down, level, set down, put down, attaint, dishonor, drop, enter, discharge, destroy, rase, note Antonyms: aggrade
3. (verb)degrade, cheapen lower the grade of something; reduce its worth Synonyms: degrade, cheapen, put down, take down, disgrace, demean Antonyms: aggrade
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'degrade'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. degrade Abase refers only to outward conditions. "Exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high." Ezek. xxi, 26. Debase applies to quality or character. The coinage is debased by excess of allo Synonyms: abase, bring low, depress, dishonor, lower, cast down, discredit, humble, reduce, debase, disgrace, humiliate, sink, degrade Antonyms: advance, elevate, honor, raise, aggrandize, exalt, promote, uplift, dignify
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