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degrade in Dutch

degrade in Dutch is aftakelen, degraderen, vervallen — degrade means to lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.

degrade in Dutch

aftakelen
verb
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.
degraderen
verb
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.
vervallen
verb
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.

What does "degrade" mean?

  1. verb To lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
    "The harsh comments were meant to degrade her in front of colleagues."
  2. verb To reduce something's quality, strength, or condition over time.
    "UV light gradually degrades plastic left outdoors."
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degrade in a sentence

  • The harsh comments were meant to degrade her in front of colleagues.
  • UV light gradually degrades plastic left outdoors.

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What is "degrade" in Dutch?

"degrade" in Dutch is aftakelen, degraderen, vervallen. degrade means: To lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.

How do you use "degrade" in a sentence?

Example: "The harsh comments were meant to degrade her in front of colleagues." In Dutch, "degrade" is aftakelen, degraderen, vervallen.

Are there other ways to say "degrade" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "degrade": aftakelen, degraderen, vervallen.

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