degrading

• Décrit ce qui fait qu'une personne se sent sans valeur, humiliée ou manquant de respect.

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.

   dégradant

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

   Synonymesdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymesdignifyinghonoringrespectfuluplifting

2. Morally harmful or corruptingC1formal

   Tending to lower moral standards or corrupt character.

   déshonorant, avilissant

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptingdemeaningdisgracefulhumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymesedifyingnobleuprightvirtuous

3. Dishonorable or shamefulC1formal

   Characterized by a lack of honor or integrity; disgraceful.

   Déshonorant, avilissant

   • 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.

   Synonymesabjectdemeaningdiscreditabledisgracefuldishonorablehumiliatingignominiousmortifyingshameful

   Antonymesdignifiedexaltedhonorablenoblerespectable

• Verbe désignant l'action de réduire la qualité, la valeur ou le rang de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un ; provoquer une détérioration ou une perte de respect.

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.

   dégrader

   • 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.

   Synonymescheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   Antonymeselevateenhanceimproverefineupgrade

2. Treat with disrespectB2formal

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

   traiter avec mépris

   • 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.

   Synonymesabasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   Antonymesdignifyesteemhonorrespectvalue

3. Break down chemicallyC1formalscientific

   To break down or decompose into simpler components.

   Dégrader (se) / Décomposer chimiquement

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

   Synonymesbreak downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve