DEGRADING
/dɪˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ(ɡ)/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of DEGRADING
To lower in value or social position.
"Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
To reduce in quality or purity.
"The DNA sample has degraded."
To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
An act or process of degradation.
That degrades
"Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."
Examples of DEGRADING in a Sentence
- "Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."
- "The DNA sample has degraded."
- "Retrieving my dropped possessions from the mud was a degrading experience."
Word Details
Is DEGRADING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEGRADING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEGRADING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEGRADING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | g | r | a | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEGRADING
100 words from the letters in DEGRADING
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How to Use DEGRADING in Word Games
DEGRADING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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