Degrade

To make something worse or of lower quality, like when a toy gets broken and doesn't work as well anymore.

Examples

• If we don't take care of our environment, pollution can degrade the quality of air we breathe and the water we drink, making it unhealthy for everyone.
• When a student doesn't study for a test, it can degrade their chances of getting a good grade, which might make them feel disappointed later on.
• Using too many chemicals in farming can degrade the soil, making it less fertile and harder for plants to grow, which is bad for our food supply.

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