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.
The act of retiring, or the state of being retired.
A place to which one retires.
To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
To cease use or production of something.
To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.
To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.
To recede; to fall or bend back.
To go to bed.
To withdraw; to take away.
To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.
To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.
To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.
To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout.