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degrade

[/dɪˈɡreɪd/]
verb
degradar
1. to treat someone with disrespect or contempt; to humiliate
The comments degraded her in front of the entire class.
Os comentários a degradaram na frente de toda a turma.
2. to reduce in rank, status, or reputation
He was degraded from captain to lieutenant.
Ele foi degradado de capitão a tenente.
3. to diminish in quality or value
Plastic waste degrades the environment over time.
Os resíduos plásticos degradam o ambiente ao longo do tempo.
4. to break down into simpler components
The material degrades when exposed to sunlight.
O material se degrada quando exposto à luz solar.
NYC Slang
dis, diss, put down, trash
Synonyms
humiliatedemeandiminishdishonorlowerreducedeteriorate
Antonyms
elevatepromotehonorimproveenhancedignify

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
degradar
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
degradar
standard usage, identical to general Brazilian
Rio de Janeiro
degradar
standard usage, may emphasize humiliation context
Portugal
degradar
standard usage, slightly more formal in official contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

degrade oneself
degrade someone's character
degrade in rank
degrade environmental standards
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