degrading Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb reduce the level of land, as by erosion
   degrade.
   
2. verb reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
   take down; demean; disgrace; degrade; put down.
   
   • She tends to put down younger women colleagues
   • His critics took him down after the lecture
3. verb lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
   cheapen; degrade.
   
4. adjective satellite harmful to the mind or morals
   corrupting.
   
   • corrupt judges and their corrupting influence
   • the vicious and degrading cult of violence
5. adjective satellite used of conduct; characterized by dishonor
   debasing.
   

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