Synonyms for Degrade & Similar Words
Definition of degrade
- verb
- reduce the level of land, as by erosion
- reduce in worth or character, usually verbally; "She tends to put down younger women colleagues"; "His critics took him down after the lecture"
- lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "degrade"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like cheapen, demean, disgrace can replace "degrade" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Degrade" in song lyrics
See how degrade is used in real songs:
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"Human beings degrade"
Gnotes — Belly of the Beast -
"Never losin' my fate, haters gonna try to degrade"
T-Bone f/ Lil Zane, Montell Jordan — To Da River -
"how long for plastic to degrade"
AOL — AOL