(de-grad-ing) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to reduce from a higher to a lower rank or degree;
adjective. 1 used of conduct; characterized by dishonor; 2 harmful to the mind or morals

Example Sentence

She found the work very degrading.

Synonyms

demote; downgrade; reduce; lower

Antonyms

advance; promote

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Rhymes

  • aiding
  • blading
  • braiding
  • fading
  • grading
  • kading
  • lading
  • nading
  • raiding
  • shading
  • trading
  • wading

  • blockading
  • cascading
  • crusading
  • degrading
  • evading
  • invading
  • parading
  • persuading
  • pervading
  • upgrading

  • masquerading
  • serenading