degraded

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With Iran’s air defenses largely degraded, they can instead rely on weapons such as laser-guided bombs, helping ease pressure on stockpiles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

As a result, proteins are not properly degraded, which can lead to the death of nerve cells.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Gabbard also told lawmakers Iran's government remains "intact but largely degraded" after sustained strikes, underscoring a more measured assessment than some of the administration's public rhetoric.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

The top intelligence official in the US said on Wednesday that the Iranian regime was "intact" but "largely degraded".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

But it was better, I figured, to have Ronnie a little peeved than to have me a whole lot damaged and degraded, just because I’d let my guard down for three and one-third seconds.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan