Degrading
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Degrading is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of degrade.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of degrade.
More Meanings
- Causing or likely to cause someone to feel degraded.
- An act or process of degradation.
Example Sentences
Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience.
Word Forms
- degradings
Synonyms for degrading
Depending on context, synonyms include harmful, noxious, dishonorable, corrupting, debasing, dishonourable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harmful, noxious, dishonorable, dishonourable, corrupting, debasing.
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