The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
A deleterious change in the chemical structure, physical properties or appearance of a material from natural or artificial exposure.
The state or condition of a species or group which exhibits degraded forms; degeneration.
Arrest of development, or degeneration of any organ, or of the body as a whole.
The gradual breakdown of components of a material, as a result of a natural element, i.e.: heat, cold and wind.
A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.
One who acts in place of a superior.
A winding or spiral staircase.
A bad habit.
A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.
Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to weapons, prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.
A defect in the temper or behaviour of a horse, such as to make the animal dangerous, to injure its health, or to diminish its usefulness.
in place of; subordinate to; designating a person below another in rank