Is it "downgraded" or "degraded"?
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Nick
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USA, English
Both words will work.
I would use the word "demoted", though.
I would use the word "demoted", though.
Downgraded would mean that he is reduced in rank. Degraded also means to lower in rank, but now the word degraded when used with a person, more commonly means to ridicule or demean someone or something.
E.g. I used to speak French moderately well, but since I haven't had much practice, my skills have really degraded.
E.g. Just because you don't agree with my teaching skills doesn't mean you need to degrade me in front of my students.
E.g. Usually whenever a scandal hits in the military, several officers will be downgraded or even stripped of rank.
E.g. I used to speak French moderately well, but since I haven't had much practice, my skills have really degraded.
E.g. Just because you don't agree with my teaching skills doesn't mean you need to degrade me in front of my students.
E.g. Usually whenever a scandal hits in the military, several officers will be downgraded or even stripped of rank.
Oh, you're quite welcome. Here's another example for downgrade.
E.g. After all the children left home, the Smiths downgraded from a mini-van to an economy car.
Thus, downgrade doesn't always mean inferior or lower. It can also mean moving from one level to another level that may be smaller but not necessarily lesser in quality.
Hopefully, that doesn't confuse the matter!
E.g. After all the children left home, the Smiths downgraded from a mini-van to an economy car.
Thus, downgrade doesn't always mean inferior or lower. It can also mean moving from one level to another level that may be smaller but not necessarily lesser in quality.
Hopefully, that doesn't confuse the matter!