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degradation

/dˌɛɡɹʌdˈeɪʃʌn/noun4 syllables

Degradation means: a low or downcast state.

Synonyms for degradation16

noun, as in a low or downcast state

abasement, abjection

noun, as in changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

debasement

also used for degradation

debauchment, depravement, perversion, adulteration, corruption, defilement, depravation, worsening, aggravation, degeneration, deterioration, devolution, embasement

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What does degradation mean?2

noun

1

a low or downcast state“each confession brought her into an attitude of abasement”

2

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with degradation?60

two syllables

stationnation
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All 60 rhymes for degradation, grouped by syllable

Degradation in a sentence

  • In all four, degradation can be clearly observed.AlanF_US
  • Will humanity be able to prevent the degradation of ecosystems?Scott
  • Starch degradation is linked to a circadian clock.marcelostockle
  • Graceful degradation is a close second to robustness.halfb1t
  • The new students are forced to submit under actions of degradation and intimidation.Eccles17
  • Pornography contributes to the degradation of society and the breakdown of morality.Amastan
  • Overgrazing is leading to extreme soil degradation in Algeria.Amastan
  • Deforestation has led to extreme soil degradation in this area of Algeria.Amastan

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Forms of degradation

as a noun

plural
degradations