downgrade

1 of 2verb

/ˈdaʊnɡreɪd/

Forms:downgrades,downgrading,downgraded,downgraded

1

to lower the rank, status, or quality of something

transitive

Continuous neglect can downgrade the overall condition of a building.
Economic challenges may lead to a decision to downgrade a country's credit rating.
Companies may downgrade a product if it fails to meet quality standards.
Environmental degradation can downgrade the health of an ecosystem.

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