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Degradation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT degradation /ˈdɛgrəˌdeɪʃən/ /dɛgrəˈdeɪʃən/ IPA guide Other forms: degradations Degradation is the act of lowering something or someone to a less respected state. A president resigning from office is a degradation . It’s also a downcast state. Once the president has resigned, he might feel degradation . The noun degradation is related to the verb degrade , which comes from the Latin degradare . Degradare comes from de- , meaning “down,” and gradus , meaning "step." You can think of a degradation as a step down, or feeling as though you’re a step below. Definitions of degradation noun changing to a lower state (a less respected state) synonyms: debasement see more see less types: show 12 types... hide 12 types... dehumanisation , dehumanization the act of degrading people with respect to their best qualities animalisation , animalization , brutalisation , brutalization an act that makes people cruel or lacking normal human qualities barbarisation , barbarization an act that makes people primitive and uncivilized bastardisation , bastardization an act that debases or corrupts corruption , subversion destroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyalty; undermining moral integrity demoralisation , demoralization destroying the moral basis for a doctrine or policy constipation , deadening , impairment , stultification the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) popularisation , popularization , vulgarisation , vulgarization the act of making something attractive to the general public profanation degradation of something worthy of respect; cheapening abasement , humiliation depriving one of self-esteem vulgarisation , vulgarization the act of rendering something coarse and unrefined comedown decline to a lower status or level type of: change of state the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics noun a low or downcast state synonyms: abasement , abjection see more see less types: decadence , decadency , degeneracy , degeneration the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities depth (usually plural) a low moral state type of: humiliation state of disgrace or loss of self-respect Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘degradation' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing degradation "Marigolds," Vocabulary from the short story As you read Eugenia Collier's "Marigolds," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 8's Collection 4: Marigolds , poems about communication , When Do Kids Become Adults? , articles about age requirements for drivers By the Roots: Grad-, Gress-: to step You are making progress in your vocabulary growth as you step into this very useful root. Words like "progress," "graduate," "grade," and even "gradual" are branches on this tree. They all, in some way, have to do with going from one level to the next, step by step. "Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves" Vocabulary from the informational text As you read Brenda Z. Guiberson's "Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves, Destruction in 12 Countries," learn this word list. Here are links to lists for texts in Grade 6's Collection 3: Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves , poems about hurricanes , The Banana Tree , A Night to Remember MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started