Synonyms of downgrades

downgrades 1 of 2

noun

plural of downgrade

1

as in deteriorations

a change to a lower state or level

a singing career on the downgrade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deteriorations
• declines
• degradations
• declinations
• falls
• descents
• downfalls
• eclipses
• devolutions
• decadences
• decreases
• degenerations
• degeneracies
• ebbs
• reductions
• destructions
• declensions
• decays
• dégringolades
• decompositions
• dips
• losses
• dark ages
• drops
• breakups
• dissolutions
• debasements
• sunsets
• slumps
• disintegrations
• ruins
• depreciations
• nadirs
• demolitions
• downturns
• falloffs
• deflations
• shrinkages
• sags
• abasements
• downtrends
• diminishments
• havoc
• diminutions
• decimations
• decrements
• ruinations
• drop-offs
• slips
• demolishments
• abatements
• downslides
• desolations
• de-escalations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• developments
• rises
• evolutions
• ascents
• growths
• advancements
• upswings
• increases
• gains
• renewals
• restorations
• enhancements
• additions
• increments
• boosts
• raises
• accruals
• augmentations
• supplements
• accretions
• flowerings
• revitalizations
• addenda

2

as in dips

a downward slope

the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dips
• falls
• declines
• downhills
• hangs
• descents
• hangings
• basins
• depressions
• declivities
• declensions
• hollows

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upgrades
• rises
• ascents
• grades
• hills
• gradients
• inclines
• pitches
• uprises
• acclivities
• inclinations
• uphills
• rakes
• tilts
• leans
• glacis

downgrades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of downgrade

1

as in demotes

to bring to a lower grade or rank

increased automation resulted in many jobs in the factory being downgraded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demotes
• reduces
• degrades
• dismisses
• busts
• breaks
• downsizes
• fires
• disrates
• sacks
• lays off
• lowers
• humiliates
• cans
• demeans
• debases
• humbles
• abases
• cashiers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• raises
• promotes
• elevates
• hires

2

as in reduces

to diminish the price or value of

the company's filing for Chapter 11 downgraded the stock to the point where it was selling for pennies a share

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduces
• lowers
• sinks
• depresses
• devaluates
• devalues
• attenuates
• cheapens
• writes down
• depreciates
• shrinks
• marks down
• writes off
• breaks
• debases
• underestimates
• underrates
• undervalues
• downsizes
• demonetizes
• contracts
• underprices
• lessens
• compresses
• moderates
• deflates
• dwindles
• abridges
• de-escalates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upgrades
• enhances
• appreciates
• inflates
• increases
• blows up
• adds
• marks up
• overestimates
• ups
• extends
• expands
• bloats
• raises
• boosts
• augments
• overvalues
• heightens
• maximizes
• amplifies
• swells
• enlarges
• compounds
• escalates
• multiplies
• dilates
• overrates
• overprices
• aggrandizes
• balloons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downgrades

Noun

Both the sell-off and downgrades are an overreaction to a fixable execution issue. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Pluss and several other speakers also discussed downgrades to certain hospital supplies, like tape and IVs. — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

The last thing this administration should be doing at a time when Chicago’s credit rating is hanging by a thread is give analysts more fodder for future downgrades to add to the four Johnson already has amassed on his three-year watch. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Some coaching changes were flat out downgrades from their predecessors while others, while not necessarily poor coaches in their own right, were terrible fits and never should have been considered in the first place. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

With Bellinger out, the Yankees will shift to a combination of Schuemann and Spencer Jones in left field, but both are significant downgrades from Bellinger on both sides of the ball. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Verb

Morgan Stanley downgrades Peloton to underweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley sees too many negative catalysts. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Wall Street downgrades Apple With less than one month to go before Tim Cook hands over the Apple CEO reins to John Ternus, the iPhone maker is facing cascading challenges. — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026