1. To lower the grade of something; reduce its worth; SYN. cheapen.
2. To reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour; SYN. disgrace, demean, put down.
3. To reduce the level of land, as by erosion.

1. To refer to another; SYN. pass on, submit.
2. Banish; assign, especially to less important place or person.