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degradation in Malay

penyahgredan

/ˌdɛɡɹəˈdeɪʃən/

degradation in Malay: penyahgredan. In English, degradation means the act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society.

Malay words for degradation

gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks
penyahgredan

English meaning of degradation

  1. noun The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society.
  2. noun The state of being reduced in rank, character, or reputation; baseness; moral, physical, or intellectual degeneracy; disgrace; abasement; debasement.
  3. noun Diminution or reduction of strength, efficacy, or value; degeneration; deterioration.
  4. noun A gradual wearing down or wasting, as of rocks and banks, by the action of water, frost etc.

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Questions about degradation in Malay

What is the meaning of degradation in Malay?
Degradation in Malay is penyahgredan.
Apakah maksud degradation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Degradation: penyahgredan.
What does degradation mean in English?
Degradation means the act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society.

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