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downgrading

ADJECTIVE

degrading

Synonyms

STRONGEST

demeaning derogatory disgraceful humiliating

STRONG

cheapening lowering

NOUN

degradation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

degeneration deterioration

STRONG

abasement debasement decadence decline degeneracy demotion derogation discredit disgrace dishonor evil humiliation ignominy mortification perversion reduction

Antonyms

STRONG

esteem honor improvement increase morality

WEAK

admiration approval elevation promotion upgrade

NOUN

demotion

Synonyms

STRONG

degradation lowering reduction

NOUN

reduction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contraction cut cutback devaluation discount rebate

STRONG

abatement attrition conquest curtailment debasement decrement degradation diminution minimization overthrow shrinkage subjection subjugation subtraction

WEAK

markdown subdual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

increase

WEAK

enlargement

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Anmuth was more critical of Meta’s spending plans, downgrading the stock to neutral from overweight on Thursday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Inquiry chairman Sir Adrian Fulford called for the end of what he described as a "culture" of agencies passing responsibility between each other or downgrading their own involvement in such cases.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Citi Research anticipates intensifying concerns for SaaS companies due to AI, downgrading stocks like Docusign.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Chief Executive Thierry Delaporte said Sodexo underperformed, downgrading fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth to 0.5%-1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Another principle of the educational system is the promotion of technical or vocational education and the simultaneous downgrading of the humanities.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.

downgrading

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