Degrade
Degrade verb - To bring to a lower grade or rank.
Erode and degrade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Erode" instead a verb "Degrade".
Nearby Words: degradation, degrading
Erode
Erode verb - To consume or wear away gradually.
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| mind | degrade mind | erode mind |
| power | degrade power | erode power |
| trust | degrade trust | erode trust |
| status | degrade status | erode status |
| Other words: capability, effectiveness, weapon, sanity. | ||
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