Pollution can degrade the air we breathe.

To lower the quality or value of something in the environment.
Litter can degrade natural habitats.
Chemicals can degrade soil health.
Deforestation can degrade ecosystems.
degrade the environment
degrade natural resources
degrade water quality
diminish
lower
reduce
The chemicals can degrade the plastic over time.

To break down or reduce the quality of a material or substance.
Sunlight can degrade certain fabrics quickly.
Improper disposal can cause materials to degrade faster.
Bacteria can degrade organic waste in the environment.
degrade materials
degrade substances
degrade quality
deteriorate
break down
decompose
The bacteria help to degrade organic matter in the soil.

To break down into simpler substances or forms.
Sunlight can degrade plastic over time.
The chemicals in the water can degrade fish habitats.
Old newspapers will degrade if left outside.
degrade quality
degrade environment
degrade materials
deteriorate
break down
decompose
The chemicals can degrade the water quality.

To lower in quality or value.
Pollution can degrade the air we breathe.
Over time, sunlight can degrade the paint on the walls.
Improper storage can degrade the quality of food.
degrade quality
degrade environment
degrade performance
diminish
reduce
impair
It is wrong to degrade others for their mistakes.

To treat someone with disrespect or to lower their dignity.
No one deserves to be degraded in public.
She felt degraded after the harsh criticism.
It's unfair to degrade someone for their appearance.
degrade someone's dignity
degrade a person
degrade a situation
demean
belittle
humiliate
The degrade of the environment is a serious issue.

The process of lowering in quality or value.
The degrade of the city's infrastructure is evident.
The degrade of the product's quality led to customer complaints.
The degrade of the soil affects crop production.
environmental degrade
quality degrade
degrade of resources
deterioration
decline
debasement