degrades Degrade (Verb) means: Bring into dishonor or contempt. If we degrade somebody, it means we give them less respect and make them feel that they have no value. Synonyms of “Degrade” are: Cheapen, demean, disgrace, humiliate, injure, shame, humble, discredit, pervert, debase, dishonor, etc. Whereas, “Denigrate” (Verb) means: To criticize someone or something unfairly. If we denigrate somebody or something, it means we insult or criticize them in an unfair manner. Synonyms of “Denigrate” are: Disparage, run down, blacken, malign, belittle, decry, revile, vilify, slander, defame, besmirch, impugn, calumniate, asperse, etc.

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