Definition of 'degrading'
adjective
causing humiliation; debasing
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Derived forms
degradingly (deˈgradingly) adverb
degradingness (deˈgradingness)
noun
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degrading in American English
adjective
that degrades; debasing
SIMILAR WORDS: base
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Derived forms
degradingly (deˈgradingly)
adverb
Word Frequency
degrading in American English
(dɪˈɡreidɪŋ)
adjective
that degrades; debasing; humiliating
degrading submission
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Derived forms
degradingly adverb
degradingness
noun
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