decaynoun deterioration of condition degradationnoun act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing degradationnoun diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration degradationnoun state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation degradationnoun state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration demotionnoun An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status relegationnoun act of being relegated |