verb
1.
to lower in station, rank, or grade
degraded in rank for misconduct
Synonyms: break, bump, bust, declass, demerit, demote, disgrade, disrate, downgrade, put down, reduce
Related Word: abase, debase, humble, humiliate, lower; disbar, rule out
Contrasted words: advance, further; boost, lift, raise; enhance, heighten
Antonyms: elevate
2.
Synonyms: humble , abase, bemean, cast down, debase, demean, humiliate, lower, sink
Related Word: belittle, decry, derogate, detract, disparage; diminish, lessen, reduce
Contrasted words: elevate, raise; acclaim, extol, laud, praise
Antonyms: uplift