Associations to the word «Degrading»

Wiktionary

DEGRADING, verb. Present participle of degrade
DEGRADING, adjective. That degrades

Dictionary definition

DEGRADING, adjective. Harmful to the mind or morals; "corrupt judges and their corrupting influence"; "the vicious and degrading cult of violence".
DEGRADING, adjective. Used of conduct; characterized by dishonor.

Wise words

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