To place lower in position.
to reduce the official estimate of a storm's intensity.
To reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts; to dumb down.
To revert software back to an older version.
To disparage.
A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
A downhill gradient on a road or railway.
To raise (something) to a higher position.
To direct (the mind, thoughts, etc.) toward more worthy things.
To confer honor or nobility on (someone).
To promote (someone) to a higher rank.
To make (something or someone) more worthy or of greater value.
To increase the intensity or degree of (something).