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Degradation

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

📖 Definitions of "Degradation"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

  2. 2

    The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.

  3. 3

    Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.

  4. 4

    A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.

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