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Synonyms for (noun) degenerate

Synonyms: pervert, degenerate, deviant, deviate Definition: a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

Hypernyms: reprobate, miscreant Definition: a person without moral scruples

Synonyms for (verb) degenerate

Synonyms: deteriorate, devolve, degenerate, drop Definition: grow worse Usage: Her condition deteriorated; Conditions in the slums degenerated; The discussion devolved into a shouting match

Hypernyms: worsen, decline Definition: grow worse Usage: Conditions in the slum worsened

Synonyms for (adjective) degenerate

Synonyms: riotous, profligate, libertine, debauched, degenerate, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast Definition: unrestrained by convention or morality Usage: Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society; deplorably dissipated and degraded; riotous living; fast women

Hypernyms: immoral Definition: deliberately violating accepted principles of right and wrong