degrading

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine Person erniedrigt, entwürdigt oder in ihrer Würde verletzt. Es kann sich auf Handlungen, Bedingungen oder Äußerungen beziehen, die jemanden beschämen oder respektlos behandeln.

Describes something that causes a person to feel worthless, humiliated, or disrespected.

1. Harmful to dignity or self-respectB2formal

   Causing a loss of self-respect or dignity; humiliating.

   Erniedrigend

   • The prisoners were subjected to degrading treatment.
   • She found the job interview process degrading and unfair.
   • He refused to participate in the degrading competition.

   Synonymedemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymedignifyinghonoringrespectfuluplifting

2. Morally harmful or corruptingC1formal

   Tending to lower moral standards or corrupt character.

   Erniedrigend

   • The film was criticized for its degrading portrayal of women.
   • Some forms of entertainment can be degrading to the mind.
   • He warned that such behavior is degrading to society's values.

   Synonymecorruptingdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymeedifyingnobleuprightvirtuous

3. Dishonorable or shamefulC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of honor or integrity; disgraceful.

   Erniedrigend

   • The politician's degrading conduct was exposed by the media.
   • They were accused of engaging in degrading business practices.
   • His actions were considered degrading to the profession.

   Synonymeabjectdemeaningdiscreditabledisgracefuldishonorablehumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymedignifiedexaltedhonorablenoblerespectable

• Verb, das die Verschlechterung von Qualität, Wert oder Rang bezeichnet; etwas herabsetzen oder an Ansehen verlieren lassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of lowering in quality, value, or rank; to cause something to deteriorate or become less respected.

1. Lower in quality or valueB2formal

   To reduce the quality, value, or condition of something.

   Verschlechtern

   • Pollution degrades the quality of the water in the river.
   • Constant exposure to sunlight can degrade the fabric.
   • The company's reputation was degraded by the scandal.

   Synonymecheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   Antonymeelevateenhanceimproverefineupgrade

2. Treat with disrespectB2formal

   To treat someone in a way that makes them feel worthless or less respected.

   Erniedrigen

   • He felt degraded by the harsh criticism from his boss.
   • The prisoners were degraded by the guards.
   • She refused to degrade herself by begging for the job.

   Synonymeabasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   Antonymedignifyesteemhonorrespectvalue

3. Break down chemicallyC1formalscientific

   To break down or decompose into simpler components.

   Abbauen

   • Bacteria help degrade organic waste in the soil.
   • The plastic will degrade over time in the ocean.
   • Enzymes degrade proteins into amino acids.

   Synonymebreak downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve