
Downgrade
Negative Emotion
Using 'downgrade' can imply disappointment or disapproval regarding the reduced status.
The director's decision to downgrade the film's budget showed his lack of faith.
Not Reversible
'Downgrade' often suggests a one-way action, not expected to be undone quickly.
Once the policy was downgraded, few believed it would regain prominence.
Subtle Warning
May be used to diplomatically signal a need for improvement or caution.
Due to recent issues, we must consider downgrading our expectations. Compare with
DecreaseDegradeDemoteDepreciateDevalueDiminishLowReduce
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