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To demote to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance
“She'd been nice enough to upgrade me from thug to psychologist, or downgrade me to lawyer, I couldn't tell which.”
To reduce the (perceived) value or price of
“The article concluded by asking how I could have been so ignorant to downgrade the stock on the day Intel bought the company.”
To make, or attempt to make, something seem less important
“MacFarlane did his best to duck the limelight and downgrade his role in the investigation.”
To disgrace or reduce the dignity of
“Why should you downgrade yourself by living someone else's life?”
To belittle or express disapproval of
“He is angry with Richelieu for his attempts to downgrade the importance of this judicial assembly.”
To remove from office suddenly and forcefully
To lower in standing, or to bring dishonor or shame to
Plural for a downward or declining slope or surface
“The vehicle speed began to increase due to coming upon a sudden downgrade in the road.”
Plural for a change to a lower or inferior state or level
“We have noticed the downgrade in the quality of the drinking water and we are concerned.”
Plural for the angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another
Plural for the act of abasing, humbling, or bringing low
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