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    degraded
    /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

    adjective

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  2. Degraded is the past tense and past participle of degrade, which means to cause something or someone to lose respect, quality, or structure. Learn how to use degraded in sentences with different meanings and contexts.

  3. Learn the meaning of degraded as an adjective, with synonyms, example sentences, and word history. Degraded means reduced far below ordinary standards of civilized life and conduct, or characterized by degeneration of structure or function.

  4. to spoil or destroy the beauty or quality of something: Every day the environment is further degraded by toxic wastes. [ I or T ] electronics specialized. If the quality of something electrical or electronic degrades or is degraded, it becomes less good or less correct. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. degrade verb (CHANGE STRUCTURE)

  5. a. : to lower in grade, rank, or status : demote. b. : to strip of rank or honors. c. : to lower to an inferior or less effective level. degrade the image quality. : to scale down in desirability or salability. 2. a. : to bring to low esteem or into disrepute. Their actions have degraded their profession.

  6. to spoil or destroy the beauty or quality of something: Every day the environment is further degraded by toxic wastes. [ I or T ] electronics specialized. If the quality of something electrical or electronic degrades or is degraded, it becomes less good or less correct. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  7. Degraded means reduced in rank, dignity, esteem, quality, or value. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of degraded from various dictionaries and sources.

  8. Degrade means to lower in dignity, character, rank, or quality, or to reduce by erosion or decomposition. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of degrade.