1
as in reduces
to bring to a lower grade or rank
the view that such a system degrades doctors to the status of medical employees who ultimately are not in charge of their patients' health care
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in deteriorates
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
degrading the school's animal mascot with a silly costume
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in humiliates
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the players degraded themselves with their crude antics off the field
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of degrades
On the other, the naysayers fret that AI overcomplicates workflows, opens companies to security and liability risks, and degrades the human element that makes work worthwhile.
—
Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
There has also been cyclicality in views about whether control of paper money promotes or degrades democracy.
—Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The luteal phase occurs from days 15 to 28 when the follicle that released the egg increases progesterone levels for pregnancy or degrades if fertilization does not occur.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Companies whose service degrades or disappears should proactively offer credit.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Wastewater treatment is less insufficient or non-existent in some of the villages, which further degrades water quality.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The organisms then release an enzyme into action that further degrades the plastic, allowing the bacteria to absorb the carbon atoms as nutrients.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Natasha Tynes, Big Think, 4 Dec. 2024
There has also been cyclicality in views about whether control of paper money promotes or degrades democracy.
—Kevin Coldiron, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The luteal phase occurs from days 15 to 28 when the follicle that released the egg increases progesterone levels for pregnancy or degrades if fertilization does not occur.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Companies whose service degrades or disappears should proactively offer credit.
—Steve Andriole, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Wastewater treatment is less insufficient or non-existent in some of the villages, which further degrades water quality.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The organisms then release an enzyme into action that further degrades the plastic, allowing the bacteria to absorb the carbon atoms as nutrients.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrades
Verb
-
Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This ability deteriorates further with general hearing loss, which is becoming more prevalent as people live longer, and can lead to social isolation.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Dec. 2024
-
This represents a significant shift in NATO's approach, signaling a potential readiness to escalate its involvement if the situation in Ukraine deteriorates drastically.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Everyone who fell severely ill from the mysterious disease was also severely malnourished, which weakens immunity.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The toppling of Assad also weakens Russian influence in the Middle East, as Moscow was a key supporter of his regime.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
With bird flu, pasteurization destroys the virus.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
-
This means that the burn mechanism, which destroys a portion of transaction fees to reduce Ethereum’s circulating supply, will see diminished effectiveness, further undermining Ethereum’s economic positioning.Jemma Green, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The excess nitrogen that is not utilized by growing plants pollutes land, water, and air, and exacerbates climate change.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
-
In June, the justices by a 5-4 vote put on hold an EPA rule that would have required Midwest states to do more to limit smog that pollutes the air over the East Coast states.David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near degrades
Cite this Entry
“Degrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrades. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share