degradation
1 of 1noun/ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
Forms:degradations
1
the act of taking away someone's dignity, usually by reducing their rank
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3
the process of something becoming worse, weaker, or damaged, especially in quality, condition, or value
- Soil degradation makes it harder to grow crops.
- The forest has suffered degradation due to logging.
- Air pollution leads to the degradation of buildings over time.
- Water degradation affects the health of fish and plants.
- The film shows the degradation of nature by human activity.