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degradation

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society

  2. The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.

  3. Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.

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