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Vocabulary Entry
degenerate
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
Example Sentences
"The degenerate behavior of the group shocked the community."
"He moved from a healthy lifestyle to a more degenerate one."
"The artwork was criticized for its degenerate themes."
N
noun
A person who has declined, particularly morally or socially.
Example Sentences
"The film depicted a society filled with degenerates."
"He was labeled a degenerate by those who opposed his views."
"The book explores the lives of various degenerates in society."
V
verb
To decline or deteriorate in quality, state, or condition.
Example Sentences
"The community began to degenerate after resources were depleted."
"Over time, the building started to degenerate and needed repairs."
"If untreated, the patient’s condition may degenerate further."