Synonyms of downgrade

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noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌgrād 

1

as in deterioration

a change to a lower state or level

a singing career on the downgrade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deterioration
• decline
• degradation
• declination
• descent
• downfall
• decrease
• eclipse
• decadence
• reduction
• fall
• devolution
• degeneration
• destruction
• ebb
• drop
• degeneracy
• dégringolade
• declension
• decay
• dissolution
• loss
• breakup
• dip
• decomposition
• dark age
• disintegration
• sunset
• crumbling
• slump
• depreciation
• spoiling
• nadir
• lowering
• debasement
• demolition
• rotting
• downturn
• ruin
• ruination
• diminution
• deflation
• falloff
• lessening
• decrement
• sag
• shrinkage
• havoc
• abasement
• diminishment
• decimation
• downtrend
• slip
• demolishment
• downslide
• abatement
• drop-off
• desolation
• de-escalation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• development
• rise
• growth
• evolution
• ascent
• advancement
• upswing
• renewal
• restoration
• increase
• flowering
• revitalization
• enhancement
• gain
• addition
• boost
• increment
• raise
• augmentation
• supplement
• flourishing
• blossoming
• accretion
• accrual
• heightening
• addendum

2

as in downhill

a downward slope

the gentle downgrade of the parking area is designed for drainage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• downhill
• dip
• decline
• descent
• fall
• hanging
• depression
• hang
• declivity
• declension
• basin
• hollow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upgrade
• rise
• ascent
• uphill
• grade
• pitch
• hill
• gradient
• inclination
• tilt
• rake
• uprise
• lean
• acclivity
• incline
• glacis

downgrade

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verb

1

as in to demote

to bring to a lower grade or rank

increased automation resulted in many jobs in the factory being downgraded

Synonyms & Similar Words

• demote
• reduce
• degrade
• dismiss
• bust
• sack
• downsize
• disrate
• can
• break
• lay off
• fire
• lower
• humiliate
• debase
• demean
• humble
• abase
• cashier

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• promote
• raise
• advance
• elevate
• hire

2

as in to reduce

to diminish the price or value of

the company's filing for Chapter 11 downgraded the stock to the point where it was selling for pennies a share

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reduce
• lower
• devalue
• depress
• devaluate
• attenuate
• sink
• cheapen
• write down
• shrink
• depreciate
• write off
• mark down
• break
• debase
• underestimate
• demonetize
• undervalue
• downsize
• underrate
• moderate
• contract
• compress
• lessen
• deflate
• underprice
• dwindle
• abridge
• de-escalate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upgrade
• enhance
• appreciate
• mark up
• inflate
• blow up
• increase
• add
• overestimate
• expand
• extend
• maximize
• boost
• bloat
• augment
• raise
• escalate
• enlarge
• amplify
• heighten
• swell
• multiply
• compound
• overrate
• dilate
• overvalue
• up
• overprice
• aggrandize
• balloon

downgrade

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adverb

as in downward

Synonyms & Similar Words

• downward
• downhill
• downwards
• down
• downstairs
• below
• over
• low
• facedown

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upward
• up
• upwards
• aloft
• upwardly

Examples of downgrade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Fitch and Moody's on Friday joined S&P Global Ratings in warning that a prolonged strike could lead to a ratings downgrade for Boeing, which is saddled with $60 billion of debt. —Joe Brock, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024

The Israeli economy has already been significantly affected by the war, including credit rating downgrades and supply chain disruptions. —Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024

Verb

More:Crest Way Fire evacuation order downgraded in Yarnell area The evacuation order was lifted at 6:40 p.m. on Monday evening, according to a Yavapai County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. —Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024

Francine made landfall along the Louisiana coast as a Category 2 hurricane Wednesday night before being downgraded to a tropical storm. —Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024