Degrading

Pronunciation: /dɪɡˈreɪd/

Degrading (verb)

  1. To become worse in quality, strength, or condition over time.
  2. To cause something to break down or lose its usefulness because of chemical or physical effects.
  3. To reduce someone’s status, rank, or importance.

Examples

  • The road degrades after heavy rain.
  • The paint degrades when sunlight hits it.