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degrading

/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/

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verb

Dégrader, rabaisser

To lower in value or social position.

Examples :

"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."

Fred se dégrade par son comportement.

value moral society character attitude position human action

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verb

Dégrader, détériorer

To reduce in quality or purity.

Examples :

"The DNA sample has degraded."

L'échantillon d'ADN s'est dégradé.

quality value condition moral

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verb

Dégrader, user

To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

Examples :

"The relentless wind and rain are slowly degrading the cliff face overlooking the ocean. "

Le vent et la pluie incessants dégradent lentement la falaise surplombant l'océan.

environment geology wear

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noun

Dégradation

An act or process of degradation.

Examples :

"The constant teasing he endured at school was a daily degrading that chipped away at his self-esteem. "

Les moqueries constantes qu'il subissait à l'école étaient une dégradation quotidienne qui entamait son estime de soi.

moral character attitude society action process suffering inhuman

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adjective

Dégradant, avilissant

Examples :

"Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."

Récupérer mes affaires tombées dans la boue a été une expérience dégradante.

moral attitude inhuman value society suffering negative