Some common synonyms of degenerate are corrupt, iniquitous, nefarious, vicious, and villainous. While all these words mean 'highly reprehensible or offensive in character, nature, or conduct,' degenerate suggests having sunk to an especially vicious or enervated condition. A degenerate regime propped up.
Without any maintenance, the once grand house began to degenerate into a rundown mansion. ?
Everyone expects the divorce negotiations to degenerate into a screaming match between the couple. ?
Unfortunately, the relationship my best friend and I used to have has started to degenerate. ?
The longer the police officers remain on strike the more likely it is that order in our small town will degenerate into chaos. ?
After a while, the politician’s speech on education began to degenerate into a harsh criticism of his rival. ?
What is the definition of degenerate? What is the meaning of degenerate? How do you use degenerate in a sentence? What are synonyms for degenerate? Definition of degenerate written for English Language Learners from the Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and count/noncount noun labels. Definition of degenerate (Entry 1 of 3) 1 a: having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state the last degenerate member of a noble family — W.
The toxins will cause the white blood cells to degenerate to the point they are no longer able to fight germs. ?
Since Jeremy has been bedridden for six months, his leg muscles have started to degenerate from a lack of activity. ?
Degenerate Biology Definition
Now that my grandmother has reached her nineties her eyesight has started to degenerate. ?
Over time, the medicine will degenerate to a state where it has no potency. ?
When my mother became terminally ill, it was painful for me to watch her degenerate. ?