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