degrade

As verbs the difference between degrade and descend

is that degrade is while descend is to pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, as by falling, flowing, walking, etc; to plunge; to fall; to incline downward.

Depress is a synonym of degrade.

As verbs the difference between depress and degrade

is that depress is to press down while degrade is .

Impair is a related term of degrade.

As verbs the difference between impair and degrade

is that impair is to weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on while degrade is .

As an adjective impair

is (obsolete) not fit or appropriate.

Reproach is a related term of degrade.

As verbs the difference between reproach and degrade

is that reproach is to criticize or rebuke someone while degrade is .

As a noun reproach

is a mild rebuke, or an implied criticism.

As a verb degrade

is .

As a noun degeneration is

degeneration, morbidity.

As verbs the difference between dehumanize and degrade

is that dehumanize is to take away humanity, to remove or deny human qualities, characteristics, or attributes while degrade is to lower in value or social position.

Degrade is a related term of dispirit.

As verbs the difference between degrade and dispirit

is that degrade is while dispirit is lower the morale of; make despondent; dishearten.

As verbs the difference between reduced and degrade

is that reduced is (reduce) while degrade is .

As an adjective reduced

is made smaller or less, resulting from reduction.

Dishonor is a synonym of degrade.

As verbs the difference between dishonor and degrade

is that dishonor is while degrade is .

As a noun dishonor

is .

Contract is a related term of degrade.

As verbs the difference between contract and degrade

is that contract is (ambitransitive) to draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen while degrade is .

As a noun contract

is an agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

As an adjective contract

is (obsolete) contracted; affianced; betrothed.