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.
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society
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.
To pay as tribute.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
Extortion; protection money.
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.