English Synonym Finder

downgrade

Definitions

To reduce something to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.

To replace a piece of equipment or software with an older or less advanced version.

A downward slope or decline.

Examples

The company decided to downgrade the software version to fix the compatibility issues.

After the poor quarterly results, the analyst chose to downgrade the stock from buy to hold.

Synonyms

demote degrade lower reduce devalue downsize diminish

Antonyms

promote upgrade elevate advance improve enhance boost