What is another word for dis-grade?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪsɡɹˈe͡ɪd] (IPA) 
The word "dis-grade" means to lower or reduce the status or quality of someone or something. There are several synonyms that can be used in its place such as downplay, degrade, devalue, diminish, belittle, detract, demean, and lower. These words all suggest a reduction in status, value, or quality. For instance, to downplay something is to represent it as less important or significant than it really is. Similarly, to devalue is to lessen the worth or importance of something. Belittle suggests the act of making something or someone seem small or unimportant, while degrade is used to describe a process of deterioration or lowering in status or quality.
