Meaning of DOWNGRADE

Pronunciation:			'dawn`greyd
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends [v]  rate lower; lower in value or esteem
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	Antonyms:		upgrade
	See Also:		grade, grade, order, place, range, rank, rate
Thesaurus Terms
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