degrade

v 1: reduce the level of land, as by erosion [ant: {aggrade}]

2: reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour [syn:

{disgrace}, {demean}, {put down}]

3: lower the grade of something; reduce its worth [syn: {cheapen}]

degree

The degree (or valency) of a node in a graph is the number of

edges joined to it.