declass
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de·class
(dē-klăs′)tr.v. de·classed, de·class·ing, de·class·es
To lower in class or status.
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declass
(diːˈklɑːs)vb
(Sociology) (tr) to lower in social status or position; degrade
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de•class
(diˈklæs, -ˈklɑs)v.t.
to remove or degrade from one's social class, position, or rank; lower in status.
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declass
Past participle: declassed
Gerund: declassing
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