What is another word for degrade?
Pronunciation: [dɪɡɹˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Degrade is a word that describes the process of reducing something's quality or value. Synonyms for degrade include demote, downgrade, deteriorate, humble, lower, reduce, and sink. Demote refers to a formal reduction in rank or standing, often in a workplace setting. Downgrade suggests a lowering of status or position, while deteriorate implies a decline in physical or mental condition. Humble is used when a person is made to feel less important or inferior, and reduce means to make something smaller or less significant. Sink conveys the idea of something falling to a lower level, both literally and figuratively.
