Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪt/
noun a person whose behavior or attitudes have declined to a lower standard
A1 I heard that he was a degenerate who spent all his money on gambling.
A2 The police arrested the degenerate for causing a disturbance in the park.
B1 The degenerate was known for his reckless behavior and disregard for authority.
B2 The artist's work was considered degenerate by the critics, but loved by the public.
C1 The degenerate lifestyle of the wealthy elite was a topic of much discussion among social commentators.
C2 The novel explores the complex psychology of a degenerate character who struggles with addiction and self-destruction.
verb to decline or deteriorate in quality or value
A1 He degenerates into a lazy lifestyle.
A2 The old building has started to degenerate due to lack of maintenance.
B1 The company's reputation degenerated after the scandal.
B2 The once thriving neighborhood has degenerated into a crime-ridden area.
C1 The political discourse has degenerated into personal attacks and mudslinging.
C2 The artist's work degenerated in quality as he focused more on commercial success.
formal The scientist studied the effects of degenerate matter in the universe.
informal I heard that guy is a degenerate gambler.
slang Don't hang out with him, he's a total degenerate.
figurative The city's infrastructure has become degenerate over the years.
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