dégrader

French

verb
Definitions
  • to demote (lower someone's position in an organisation)
  • to degrade (lessen someone's reputation)
  • to deface (vandalise)

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dēgradāre, dēgradō affix from French grade (a grade, degree).

Origin

French

grade

Gloss

a grade, degree

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