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degeneracy

noun

/dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

Meaning

The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.

The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.

decay, corruption, decline, deterioration, depravity

virtue, integrity, improvement

moral degeneracy, cultural degeneracy, political degeneracy

The action of delaying or postponing something important.

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

the use of physical or mental energy to do something; attempt

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

The process by which something deteriorates or declines in quality.

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval