degrading

(verb) reduce the level of land, as by erosion. Synonyms: degrade.

(verb) reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. Synonyms: take down, degrade, disgrace, demean, put down. Examples: "She tends to put down younger women colleagues." "His critics took him down after the lecture."

(verb) lower the grade of something; reduce its worth. Synonyms: degrade, cheapen.

(adj) harmful to the mind or morals. Synonyms: corrupting. Examples: "Corrupt judges and their corrupting influence." "The vicious and degrading cult of violence."

(adj) used of conduct; characterized by dishonor. Synonyms: debasing.