degrade

/diˈɡɹeɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To lower in value or social position.

    Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.
  2. 2

    To reduce in quality or purity.

    The DNA sample has degraded.
  3. 3

    To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

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