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declass
[dee-klas, -klahs]
/ diˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /
VERB
break
Synonyms
Antonyms
VERB
degrade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheapen
corrupt
debase
degenerate
demean
deteriorate
diminish
discredit
disgrace
downgrade
impair
lessen
reduce
vitiate
weaken
STRONG
abase
belittle
bench
break
bump
bust
canker
debauch
decry
demote
depose
deprave
derogate
detract
disbar
dishonor
disparage
humble
injure
lower
pan
pervert
sink
slam
WEAK
Antonyms
VERB
demote
Synonyms
Antonyms
VERB
downgrade
Synonyms
Antonyms
VERB
reduce
Synonyms
Antonyms
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While Rittenhome casually declaws Rob Morrow’s crusading attorney, Scorsese slyly plays off the audience’s familiarity with his dark, violent crime films.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025