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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

degrading

/dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does degrading mean?

adjective

Causing a decrease in quality, value, or status; making someone or something worse.

Example

"The degrading treatment of the prisoners was a major concern for human rights activists."

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