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DEGENERATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Degenerate.

How to pronounce degenerate:

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Degenerate - as a noun

A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deviantdeviatepervert
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
miscreantreprobate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Degenerate - as an adjective satellite

Unrestrained by convention or morality

Example: "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
debaucheddegradeddissipateddissolutefastlibertineprofligateriotous

Degenerate - as a verb

Grow progressively worse

Example: "Her condition deteriorated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deterioratedevolvedrop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declineworsen
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Degenerate - as an adjective

(of qualities) having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal, coherent, balanced and desirable to undesirable and typically abnormal.

(of a human or system) having lost good or desirable qualities.

(of an encoding or function) having multiple domain elements correspond to one element of the range.

Relating to degeneracy

Having the same quantum energy level.

Example Sentences

"He was considered a degenerate for his immoral behavior."
"The artist's work was criticized as degenerate by the conservative art community."
"The young woman was disowned by her family after they discovered her degenerate lifestyle."
"The historian studied the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, exploring the factors that led to its degenerate state."
"The book depicted a dystopian future where society had become degenerate and corrupt."
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Is DEGENERATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, degenerate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEGENERATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEGENERATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degenerate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEGENERATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DEGENERATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degenerate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEGENERATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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