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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
verb
desgastar
verb
(transitive, geology) To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
erodir
verb
(transitive, geology) To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

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 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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