English dictionary

degradation

/,d/E/gr/@/'d/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

noun.act

Synonyms debasement

Source: WordNet 3.0
a low or downcast state

noun.state

Synonyms abasement abjection

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the <i>degradation</i> of a peer, a knight, a general, or a bishop.

noun

Source: webster1913