Definition of Degradation

the situation of being diminished in standing

Examples of Degradation in a sentence

The women were tortured and endured degradation while they were held hostage for three years.  🔊

When my father was arrested for embezzlement, my family’s reputation suffered degradation because of the negative publicity.  🔊

As slaves, many Negroes endured degradation and were treated like animals.  🔊

Chelsea refuses to sign the divorce papers because she does not want to submit to the degradation of not being a doctor’s wife.  🔊

After the millionaire lost his fortune, he became homeless and lived a life of degradation.  🔊

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