English / word
degradation
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the condition or process of deteriorating; reduction to a lower or worse state
In context
01
Environmental degradation threatens the survival of many species.
02
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
Synonyms
deterioration,decline,degeneration
Antonyms
improvement,enhancement,restoration
Collocations
environmental degradation,moral degradation,soil degradation