degradation
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/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/
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/ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn/
when someone loses self-respect and others' respect
The degradation of being publicly shamed made him feel worthless.
the process of something becoming damaged or worse
Pollution causes environmental degradation that harms nature.