degrade

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по снижению качества, ценности или ранга; вызывать ухудшение или потерю уважения.esVerbo que denota la acción de reducir la calidad, el valor o el rango de algo; causar deterioro o pérdida de respeto o dignidad.frVerbe 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.deVerb, das die Verschlechterung von Qualität, Wert oder Rang bezeichnet; etwas herabsetzen oder an Ansehen verlieren lassen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reduzir a qualidade, o valor ou o nível de algo; causar deterioração, piora ou perda de respeito.zh动词，表示降低质量、价值或等级；使恶化，或使人失去尊严。arفعل يدل على خفض الجودة أو القيمة أو الرتبة، أو إحداث تدهور أو فقدان الاحترام.

1. Lower in quality or value B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУхудшатьesDegradarfrdégraderdeVerschlechternptDegradarzh降低质量arإفساد الجودة أو القيمة

   同义词: cheapencorruptdebasedemeandeterioratedevaluediminishdowngradeimpairworsen

   反义词: elevateenhanceimproverefineupgrade

2. Treat with disrespect B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУнижатьesHumillar, degradarfrtraiter avec méprisdeErniedrigenptHumilharzh贬低arالإهانة والتحقير

   同义词: abasebelittledebasedemeandisparagehumiliateinsultput downshame

   反义词: dignifyesteemhonorrespectvalue

3. Break down chemically C1 formal scientific

   To break down or decompose into simpler components.

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

   ruРазлагатьсяesdegradar (descomponer químicamente)frDégrader (se) / Décomposer chimiquementdeAbbauenptDecompor-se quimicamentezh分解arيتحلل كيميائياً

   同义词: break downcorrodedecaydecomposedisintegratedissolve

• degraded past participle
• degraded past simple
• degrading present participle
• degrades third person singular