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DOWNGRADE

/ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
O 1/1
W 4/4
N 1/2
G 2/3
R 1/1
A 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1

Definition of DOWNGRADE

noun

A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.

noun

A downhill gradient on a road or railway.

verb

To place lower in position.

"The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'."

verb

To 'dumb down', reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts.

verb

To disparage.

Synonyms of DOWNGRADE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DOWNGRADE in a Sentence

  • "The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points

Is DOWNGRADE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DOWNGRADE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DOWNGRADE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DOWNGRADE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter downgrade Total
Scrabble 214121121 15
WWF 214231121 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DOWNGRADE

100 words from the letters in DOWNGRADE

How to Use DOWNGRADE in Word Games

DOWNGRADE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DOWNGRADE

What does DOWNGRADE mean?
DOWNGRADE is a noun. A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
Is DOWNGRADE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DOWNGRADE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DOWNGRADE worth in Scrabble?
DOWNGRADE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DOWNGRADE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DOWNGRADE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DOWNGRADE?
Synonyms of DOWNGRADE include: defame, degrade, demote, reduce, revert, ruin. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.