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Definition of Degenerate
1. Noun. A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior.
Specialized synonyms: Fetishist, Masochist, Nympho, Nymphomaniac, Child Molester, Paederast, Pederast, Paedophile, Pedophile, Sadist, Sadomasochist, Lech, Lecher, Letch, Satyr, Bugger, Sod, Sodomist, Sodomite
Generic synonyms: Miscreant, Reprobate
Derivative terms: Deviant, Deviate, Deviate, Pervert
2. Verb. Grow worse. "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
Specialized synonyms: Fatigue, Jade, Pall, Tire, Weary, Fade, Languish, Rot, Waste
Generic synonyms: Decline, Worsen
Derivative terms: Degeneration, Degeneration, Degenerative, Deterioration, Deterioration
Antonyms: Recuperate
3. Adjective. Unrestrained by convention or morality. "Fast women"
Similar to: Immoral
Derivative terms: Dissoluteness, Libertine, Profligate, Riot
Definition of Degenerate
1. a. Having become worse than one's kind, or one's former state; having declined in worth; having lost in goodness; deteriorated; degraded; unworthy; base; low.
2. v. i. To be or grow worse than one's kind, or than one was originally; hence, to be inferior; to grow poorer, meaner, or more vicious; to decline in good qualities; to deteriorate.
Definition of Degenerate
1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]
Medical Definition of Degenerate
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Having become worse than one's kind, or one's former state; having declined in worth; having lost in goodness; deteriorated; degraded; unworthy; base; low. "Faint-hearted and degenerate king." (Shak) "A degenerate and degraded state." (Milton) "Degenerate from their ancient blood." (Swift) "These degenerate days." (Pope) "I had planted thee a noble vine . ., how then art thou turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine unto me?" (Jer. Ii. 21)
Origin: L. Degeneratus, p. P. Of degenerare to degenerate, cause to degenerate, fr. Degener base, degenerate, that departs from its race or kind; de- + genus race, kind. See Kin relationship.
1. To be or grow worse than one's kind, or than one was originally; hence, to be inferior; to grow poorer, meaner, or more vicious; to decline in good qualities; to deteriorate. "When wit transgresseth decency, it degenerates into insolence and impiety." (Tillotson)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Degenerate
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