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degenerate

verb/adjective

/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

Meaning

To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.

The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.

deteriorate, decay, worsen, decline, corrupt

improve, progress, advance

degenerate into, morally degenerate, degenerate form

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place