1. to lower or reduce a rating, score, or evaluation of something or someone
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'downrate'

Examples

• The agency downrates the bond after discovering financial irregularities.
• Critics downrates the film for its weak plot and poor dialogue.
• The insurance company downrates your policy due to multiple claims.
• Financial analysts downrates the stock following disappointing earnings.
• The review site downrates restaurants that fail health inspections.
• The teacher downrates the essay because it lacks proper citations.