What is another word for de-grade?
Pronunciation: [dəɡɹˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Degradation is a commonly used term that refers to the lowering of something's value, quality, or standards. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of de-grade like demote, abase, debase, demerit, reduce, humiliate, or downgrade. Demote can describe a situation in which someone's rank or position is lowered. Abase and debase describe when someone's morals or values are lowered. Demerit is used to show someone's worth has reduced. Reduce describes a decrease in something's value or quality. Humiliate is used to show embarrassment or shame. Finally, to downgrade refers to lower someone's status or level. These synonyms can be used in different contexts but all share a sense of loss or reduction.
