Downgrading [verb]

Definition of Downgrading:

lower in opinion or rank

Synonyms of Downgrading:

● Demote

● Undervalue

● Reduce

● Degrade

● Devalue

● Demerit

● Minimize

● Humble

● Denigrate

● Bench

● Break

● Bump

● Decry

● Decrease

● Bust

● Disparage

● Depreciate

● Abase

● Run down

● Set back

● Write off

● Declass

● Detract from

● Devalorize

● Disrate

● Mark down

● Take down a peg


Opposite/Antonyms of Downgrading:

● Commend

● Approve

● Fix

● Raise

● Overvalue

● Promote

● Improve

● Laud

● Exalt

● Mend

● Compliment

● Cherish

● Praise

● Overrate

● Enlarge

● Increase

● Upgrade


Sentence/Example of Downgrading:

We the people--they refute last week's television commentary downgrading our optimism and our idealism.