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 degenerate degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/

adjective

  1. Unrestrained by convention or morality  ( debauched , degenerate , degraded , dissipated , dissolute , fast , libertine , profligate , riotous )
    unrestrained by convention or morality
     Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society
    Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society
     Deplorably dissipated and degraded
    deplorably dissipated and degraded
     Riotous living
    riotous living
     Fast women
    fast women

noun

  1. A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior  ( degenerate , deviant , deviate , pervert , perv [Informal] )
    a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

verb

  1. Grow worse  ( degenerate , devolve , drop , deteriorate )
    grow worse
     Her condition deteriorated
    Her condition deteriorated
     Conditions in the slums degenerated
    Conditions in the slums degenerated
     The discussion devolved into a shouting match
    The discussion devolved into a shouting match