Downgrade

usgb/ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd/
verb

To lower the rank, value or importance of something.

My teacher decided to downgrade my project after finding a lot of mistakes in it.
Visual representation of "downgrade" - To lower the rank, value or importance of something.

Often appears as...

  • downgrade a rating
  • downgrade a project
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Negative Emotion

Using 'downgrade' can imply disappointment or disapproval regarding the reduced status.

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The director's decision to downgrade the film's budget showed his lack of faith.
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Not Reversible

'Downgrade' often suggests a one-way action, not expected to be undone quickly.

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Once the policy was downgraded, few believed it would regain prominence.
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Subtle Warning

May be used to diplomatically signal a need for improvement or caution.

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Due to recent issues, we must consider downgrading our expectations.
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