degenerate meaning and definition

DEGENERATE noun

Definition of degenerate (noun)

1. a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
   • synonyms: deviant, deviate, pervert

DEGENERATE verb

Definition of degenerate (verb)

1. grow worse
   • "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
   • synonyms: deteriorate, devolve, drop
   • antonym: convalesce

DEGENERATE adjective

Definition of degenerate (adjective)

1. unrestrained by convention or morality
   • "Congreve draws a debauched aristocratic society"; "deplorably dissipated and degraded"; "riotous living"; "fast women"
   • synonyms: debauched, degraded, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous