- to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc. (usually followed by from).
- to stray in character or conduct; degenerate (usually followed by from).
- to disparage or belittle.
- to take away (a part) so as to impair the whole.
- to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
- to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate
- to cause to seem inferior, etc; disparage
- to curtail the application of (a law or regulation)
- debased or degraded