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degrade

/dɪˈɡreɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does degrade mean?

verb

To reduce in quality, value, or amount; to deteriorate or become worse. To cause something to become less effective or less desirable.

Example

"The company's reputation began to degrade after the scandal broke."

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