downgrade - reduce status, reduce value, make less important⏎
current - present, existing, topical, happening now⏎
apportion - divide, share, allocate, distribute⏎
certify - authenticate, confirm, state officially⏎
construct - build, make, formulate, erect⏎
associate - colleague, member, co-worker, partner, business partner, contractor⏎
cancel - annul, discontinue, call off, stop, nullify⏎
cover - include, protect, conceal, provide a service⏎
defend - protect, resist⏎