degrade in German
degrade in German is degradieren, herabsetzen, herabstufen — degrade means to lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
degrade in German
degradieren
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
herabsetzen
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
herabstufen
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
herunterstufen
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
abbauen
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.
vermindern
(intransitive, ergative) To reduce in quality or purity.
erodieren
(transitive, geology) To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
What does "degrade" mean?
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verb To lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
"The harsh comments were meant to degrade her in front of colleagues."
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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 German?
"degrade" in German is degradieren, herabsetzen, herabstufen. 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 German, "degrade" is degradieren, herabsetzen, herabstufen.
Are there other ways to say "degrade" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "degrade": degradieren, herabsetzen, herabstufen, herunterstufen, abbauen, vermindern.
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