degradation vs degrade

degradation is a noun but degrade is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
degradation	Yes	No	No	No
degrade	No	No	Yes	No

degradation (noun)	degrade (noun)
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
a low or downcast state

degradation (verb)	degrade (verb)
	lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
	reduce the level of land, as by erosion
	reduce in worth or character, usually verbally