degrade in Portuguese
degrade in Portuguese is degradar, desgastar, erodir — degrade means to lower someone's dignity or status; to humiliate.
degrade in Portuguese
degradar
desgastar
(transitive, geology) To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
erodir
(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 Portuguese?
"degrade" in Portuguese is degradar, desgastar, erodir. 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 Portuguese, "degrade" is degradar, desgastar, erodir.
Are there other ways to say "degrade" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "degrade": degradar, desgastar, erodir.
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