| Degrade (degrade) |
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| v. t. | (?) |
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| De*grade" |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Degraded] p. pr. *** vb. n.
Degrading.] [F. dé]grader, LL. degradare,
fr. L. de- + gradus step, degree. See Grade, and
cf. Degree |
To reduce from a higher
to a lower rank or degree; to lower in rank; to deprive of office or
dignity; to strip of honors; as, to degrade a nobleman, or a
general officer.
To reduce in estimation, character, or
reputation; to lessen the value of; to lower the physical, moral, or
intellectual character of; to debase; to bring shame or contempt
upon; to disgrace; as, vice degrades a man.
To reduce in altitude or
magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
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| Degrade (degrade) |
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| v. i. | |
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| De*grade" |
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To
degenerate; to pass from a higher to a lower type of structure; as, a
family of plants or animals degrades through this or that
genus or group of genera.
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