degraded (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/
Definition
Reduced in quality, character, or status; worsened.
Examples
The once-vibrant coral reef had degraded due to pollution.
His reputation was degraded by the scandal.
The soil quality degraded after years of intensive farming.
How to Use degraded
- degraded by (prepositional phrase)
- Reduced in quality or status due to a specific cause. — "The river's water quality was degraded by industrial runoff."
- degraded into (prepositional phrase)
- Reduced to a lower or worse state or condition. — "The peaceful protest sadly degraded into violence."
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