Definition:
- 1. To reduce in worth or rank.
2. To lower in morale or dignity.
3.To lower in value.
4. To deteriorate.
5. To mock or debase.
Pronunciation: dee-grad
Also Known As: Deteriorate
Common Misspellings: Digrade
Examples: My comedy act started out well--I thought. My performance soon degraded when I became distracted by the yawning faces.

