the act of degrading.

the state of being degraded.

Physical Geography . the wearing down of the land by the erosive action of water, wind, or ice.

Chemistry . the breakdown of an organic compound.

noun

admiration , approval , elevation , honor , promotion , upgrade

noun

abasement , debasement , decadence , decline , degeneracy , degeneration , demotion , derogation , deterioration , discredit , disgrace , dishonor , downgrading , evil , humiliation , ignominy , mortification , perversion , reduction , depravity , descent