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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeohasikida
"지속적인 비판은 그녀의 자신감을 저하시키기 시작했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To lower in dignity, honor, or quality.
"The constant criticism began to degrade her confidence." - 2
To break down or deteriorate chemically or physically.
"The plastic will degrade over time when exposed to sunlight."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'degrade' originates from the Latin 'degradare', which means 'to lower in rank or status'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift in meaning from a literal lowering to a more abstract sense of diminishing quality or value.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Degrade" is said worldwide
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Dégrader
Transliteration: deɡʁade
"Les critiques constantes ont commencé à dégrader sa confiance."
Herabsetzen
Transliteration: hɛraːbˌzɛt͡sən
"Die ständigen Kritiken begannen, ihr Selbstvertrauen herabzusetzen."
Degradare
Transliteration: deɡraˈdaːre
"Le critiche costanti hanno iniziato a degradare la sua fiducia."
Degradar
Transliteration: deɡɾaˈðaɾ
"Las críticas constantes comenzaron a degradar su confianza."
Degradar
Transliteration: deɡɾaˈdaʁ
"As críticas constantes começaram a degradar sua confiança."
कमज़ोर करना
Transliteration: kamzor karna
"लगातार आलोचना ने उसकी आत्मविश्वास को कमज़ोर करना शुरू कर दिया।"
降解
Transliteration: jiàngjiě
"持续的批评开始降低她的自信心。"
저하시키다
Transliteration: jeohasikida
"지속적인 비판은 그녀의 자신감을 저하시키기 시작했다."
劣化させる
Transliteration: rekka saseru
"継続的な批判は彼女の自信を劣化させ始めた。"
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