downgrade
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for downgrade, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A lowering of an official rating, such as a firm's credit rating.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
Etymology
Formed from down- and grade.
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