as in insulting
intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value
made degrading comments about his so-called friend behind his back
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as in reducing
to bring to a lower grade or rank
the view that such a system degrades doctors to the status of medical employees who ultimately are not in charge of their patients' health care
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as in deteriorating
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
degrading the school's animal mascot with a silly costume
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as in humiliating
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes
the players degraded themselves with their crude antics off the field
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Recent Examples of degrading
Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Throughout her time in Danity Kane and later Diddy-Dirty Money, Richard claims that Combs would make degrading comments about her body and physical appearance.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
What a degrading finale for Biden’s feeble, forgettable, frequently foolish presidency.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Read: ‘Shallow Hal’ and the never-ending fat joke Among Lost’s most degrading tropes was Hurley’s obsession with junk food.
—Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Throughout her time in Danity Kane and later Diddy-Dirty Money, Richard claims that Combs would make degrading comments about her body and physical appearance.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Verb
These strikes targeted weapons depots, Iranian bases, and key logistical routes, severely degrading Tehran's ability to support its proxies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
What a degrading finale for Biden’s feeble, forgettable, frequently foolish presidency.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for degrading
Adjective
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There would be nothing more insulting to our democracy, and to the memory of those who died in connection to that day, than letting rioters walk free.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This disastrous budget is even more insulting as Los Angeles County grapples with the devastation from four major fires.—
Bill Essayli,
Orange County Register,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Studies show these reforms—reducing minimum parking requirements, legalizing ADUs, and simplifying permitting processes—resulted in more housing.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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This could ensure more consistent calls, reducing the controversy often seen in high-stakes games.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Her body is deteriorating in front of us, and yet my daughter and her vet say, if (the dog) looks happy, leave her be.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2024
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With the relationship between the two companies deteriorating, Qualcomm may have to consider using another architecture before its ALA expires in 2033.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Many of the conspiracy theories have prompted FEMA to create a page on its site discrediting rumors and false information about its response to Hurricane Helene.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
14 Oct. 2024
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Still, the United States didn’t recognize Haiti as a nation until 1862, during the Civil War, when American leadership was looking for any support in discrediting slavery.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Many of the jobs available to young and inexperienced workers are entry-level roles in the retail, restaurant and service industries, and these jobs are often talked about in a demeaning way.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Residents suddenly realized that Trump’s demeaning rhetoric about Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants could extend to them.—
Julia Preston,
The New Yorker,
30 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, the debate over the ability of malicious hackers to trigger a continent-wide blackout is moot and a distraction from the issue that really matters.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Android users can also keep Google Play Protect enabled to scan for malicious code—even on sideloaded apps.—
Kate Irwin,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Moffett also said artificial intelligence isn’t driving an upgrade cycle as hoped, noting that there is weakening demand in China along with antitrust concerns.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
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With high expectations for future new orders along with expanding current new orders, the outlooks for material handling and supply chain industries are positive, despite some weakening in the December MHI BAI report.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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In his recent lawsuit against the Gossip Girl actress, Justin Baldoni accuses Blake Lively of allegedly making derogatory comments about his nose.—
Caroline Bell,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2025
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As a coach who works with thousands of Gen Z (and Gen Alpha) folks each year, my experience of these generations defies derogatory stereotypes that many believe.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Degrading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degrading. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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