degradation
Translation
degradation, deterioration, humiliation
Examples
Environmental degradation is a serious issue.
Environmental degradation is a serious issue.
He suffered the degradation of being publicly shamed.
He suffered the degradation of being publicly shamed.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the process of (sth.) becoming worse The degradation of the environment is a concern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deterioration, decline, humiliation; Antonyms: improvement, enhancement, honor
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'gradus' (step, grade). Literally, 'a stepping down'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-grade'. It's the process of something's grade or quality going down, or someone's social standing being lowered.