degenerate (n.)

  1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

    [ Syn: pervert , deviant , deviate ]

    degenerate (adj.)

  1. unrestrained by convention or morality; Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society; deplorably dissipated and degraded; riotous living; fast women

    [ Syn: debauched , degraded , dissipated , dissolute , libertine , profligate , riotous , fast ]

    degenerate (v.)

  1. grow worse; Her condition deteriorated; Conditions in the slums degenerated; The discussion devolved into a shouting match

    [ Syn: devolve , deteriorate , drop ]

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