degrade
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v 1: reduce the level of land, as by erosion [ant:
aggrade
]
2: reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour [syn:
disgrace
,
demean
,
put down
]
3: lower the grade of something; reduce its worth [syn:
cheapen
]