Synonyms of degradation

degradation

noun

1

as in deterioration

a change to a lower state or level

English teachers bemoaning the degradation of the language that e-mail and instant messaging have allegedly brought about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deterioration
• decline
• declination
• descent
• degeneration
• destruction
• downfall
• decadence
• degeneracy
• decrease
• reduction
• decay
• devolution
• ebb
• decomposition
• eclipse
• fall
• downgrade
• disintegration
• dissolution
• loss
• declension
• dégringolade
• drop
• debasement
• rotting
• spoiling
• breakup
• dark age
• ruination
• abasement
• diminution
• crumbling
• shrinkage
• diminishment
• sunset
• depreciation
• decimation
• nadir
• lessening
• dip
• ruin
• demolition
• lowering
• havoc
• slump
• sag
• deflation
• downturn
• desolation
• falloff
• decrement
• demolishment
• abatement
• slip
• downslide
• downtrend
• drop-off
• de-escalation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• development
• growth
• evolution
• rise
• advancement
• ascent
• restoration
• flowering
• renewal
• revitalization
• upswing
• increase
• enhancement
• addition
• gain
• increment
• blossoming
• flourishing
• accretion
• boost
• accrual
• supplement
• heightening
• raise
• augmentation
• addendum

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• development
• growth
• evolution
• rise
• advancement
• ascent
• restoration
• flowering
• renewal
• revitalization
• upswing
• increase
• enhancement
• addition
• gain
• increment
• blossoming
• flourishing
• accretion
• boost
• accrual
• supplement
• heightening
• raise
• augmentation
• addendum

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2

as in corruptness

a sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior

the belief that moral degradation is an unmistakable sign of a nation in decline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corruptness
• dissoluteness
• corruption
• debasement
• dissipation
• abjection
• degeneracy
• demoralization
• degeneration
• turpitude
• sinfulness
• perversion
• decadence
• degenerateness
• decadency
• depravity
• rakishness
• pervertedness
• dissipatedness
• evil
• libertinage
• debauchery
• libertinism
• immorality
• villainy
• squalor
• wickedness
• rot
• filth
• gangrene

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• virtue
• morality
• goodness
• righteousness

• virtue
• morality
• goodness
• righteousness