Meaning ofdegradein English

Verb

1. to lower in value or status; diminish
   The company's reputation will degrade if they don't address the issue.
2. to reduce in quality (purity, etc.)
   The soil quality began to degrade due to overuse of pesticides.
3. to wear down or reduce in size (hills, etc.)
   Erosion can degrade the hillsides over time, causing landslides.