degradar

Definitions of degradar
  1. verb
    lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
    synonyms: abaratar, alterar, alterarse, degradarse
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    types:
    desvalorizar, devaluar
    remove the value from; deprive of its value
    type of:
    agravar, agravarse, agudizarse, empeorar
    make worse
  2. verb
    rate lower; lower in value or esteem
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    antonyms:
    ascender
    rate higher; raise in value or esteem
    type of:
    clasificar, clasificarse, graduar, tasar
    assign a rank or rating to
  3. verb
    reduce the level of land, as by erosion
    synonyms: alterar, alterarse, degradarse
  4. verb
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
    synonyms: degradarse, deshonrar, deshonrarse, envilecer
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    types:
    abatir, rebajar
    lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation
    deshumanizar
    deprive of human qualities
    type of:
    apocar, despreciar, humillar, mortificar
    cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  5. verb
    discharge with dishonor, as in the army
    synonyms: separar del servicio
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    type of:
    descargar, liberar
    free from obligations or duties
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