1. to decline or deteriorate physically, mentally, or morally

1. having declined or deteriorated to a lower condition, quality, or level

1. a person whose behavior is considered immoral or unacceptable
Usage: often offensive

Examples

• The old building began to degenerate after years of neglect.
• His health started to degenerate rapidly after the diagnosis.
• The discussion degenerated into a heated argument.
• The degenerate condition of the neighborhood shocked visitors.
• She lived in degenerate luxury, caring only for herself.
• The abandoned factory was in a degenerate state of decay.