degrade

Definitions of degrade in various dictionaries:

verb - reduce the level of land, as by erosion

verb - reduce in worth or character, usually verb ally

verb - lower the grade of something

To reduce in grade, rank, or status; demote.

To lower in dignity; dishonor or disgrace: a scandal that degraded the participants.

To lower in moral or intellectual character; debase.

To reduce in worth or value: degrade a currency.

To impair in physical structure or function.

To lower or wear by erosion or weathering.

These verb s mean to deprive of self-esteem or self-worth.

verb - to lower in character, quality, or value