degrade in Latin
degrade in Latin is obterō — degrade means to lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
degrade in Latin
obterō
(transitive) To lower in value or social position.
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 Latin?
"degrade" in Latin is obterō. 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 Latin, "degrade" is obterō.
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