DEGRADATION Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word degradation. (exact relations)
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	debasement				nounn
	noun • being mixed with extraneous material; the product of adulterating • changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
	corrosion				nounn
	noun • a state of deterioration in metals caused by oxidation or chemical action • erosion by chemical action
	decay				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition
	decline				verb, nounv, n
	noun • change toward something smaller or lower • a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • a downward slope or bend verb • grow worse • not accept as true • show unwillingness towards • grow smaller • go down • fall in value • inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
	degeneration				nounn
	noun • the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality • the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities • passing from a more complex to a simpler biological form
	deterioration				nounn
	noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state
	downfall				nounn
	noun • failure that results in a loss of position or reputation • the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) • a sudden decline in strength or number or importance
	humiliation				nounn
	noun • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect • strong feelings of embarrassment • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • depriving one of self-esteem
	impairment				nounn
	noun • the occurrence of a change for the worse • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness • damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality • the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
	reduction				nounn
	noun • the act of decreasing or reducing something • any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent • the act of reducing complexity
	abasement				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a low or downcast state • depriving one of self-esteem
	abjection				nounn
	noun • a low or downcast state

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