Downgrade and Downwards

Downgrade

Downgrade noun - A change to a lower state or level.

Downwards and downgrade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Downwards" instead an adverb "Downgrade".

Nearby Words: downgraded, downgrading

Downwards

Downwards adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position.
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Synonyms for Downwards

Downgrade and downwards are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downgrade" instead an adverb "Downwards".

Nearby Words: downside, downward, downwardly
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