Vocabulary Entry

degrade

|verb • noun

verb

To lower in quality, status, or dignity.

Example Sentences

"The constant exposure to pollution can degrade the environment."

"He felt that the recent changes in management would degrade the team's morale."

"The product’s quality will degrade if not stored properly."

noun

Example Sentences

"Environmental degradation is a serious issue that affects biodiversity."

"The degradation of the building was evident after years of neglect."

"They discussed the degradation of public trust in institutions."