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degrade
[dɪˈɡreɪd]
📖 Definition
v. break down; deteriorate; reduce someone to a lower rank
🖼️ Picture This
A candle flame slowly growing smaller until it flickers out
💬 Example Sentence
The storm began to degrade as the winds shifted direction.
📝 Word Roots & Related
de-down degradation n. decay n.