Plural for the act or state of degrading or being degraded
“In years past, our ancestors endured the degradation of prejudice and discrimination, yet they retained their dignity.”
Plural for a change to a lower or inferior state or level
“This can only lead to a degradation in the quality and speed of assistance to vulnerable workers.”
Plural for a lowering of moral standards and behavior
“This mental process, advancing from step to step, terminates in moral degradation and anarchy.”
Plural for the state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation
“For the literati of this dynasty, cutting one's hair was considered a degradation of one's dignity as a scholar.”
Plural for diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value
“When a forest is cleared, the soil begins to erode which leads to land degradation.”
Plural for a sudden failure of an institution, person or undertaking
“The defect or degradation of law is the degradation of government.”
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