SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
degrading
adjective
Causing a loss of dignity, respect, or self-worth.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Reducing dignity
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Usage distinction
Return to topDehumanizing is especially strong; degrading describes conduct that diminishes dignity or respect.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See degrading in use
The facilitator stopped a degrading remark before the discussion continued.
A degrading admission ritual made applicants beg publicly for access that the house rules had already promised them.
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