degrade

language: en

definitions

  1. verb
    to lower in rank, status, or quality; to reduce to a lower level
    en: to lower in rank, status, or quality; to reduce to a lower level
  2. verb
    to break down or decompose; to cause to deteriorate
    en: to break down or decompose; to cause to deteriorate

examples

  1. pollution degrades the environment

    pollution degrades the environment

  2. bacteria degrade organic matter

    bacteria degrade organic matter