degradation

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Synonyms: degredation, degravation, regradation, depravation, gradation, degradative, depredation, defraudation, aggradation, upgradation, decadation

Antonyms: degredation, degravation, regradation, depravation, gradation, degradative, depredation, defraudation, aggradation, upgradation, decadation

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Noun

1. The act of reducing in [[rank]], [[character]], or [[reputation]], or of [[abasing]]; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
2. The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; [[baseness]]; moral, physical, or intellectual [[degeneracy]]; [[disgrace]]; [[abasement]]; [[debasement]].
3. Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; [[degeneration]]; [[deterioration]].
4. {{lb|en|geology}} A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
5. A [[deleterious]] change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.
6. The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
7. Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
8. The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind.

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