degenerate

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Learn the meaning of degenerate with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

degenerate

(verb, adjective)

degenerate

(verb, adjective)

Meaning

to decline in quality or state

Example

"As the years passed, the once beautiful neighborhood began to degenerate, with many houses falling into disrepair."

Synonyms

deterioratedeclinedegrade

Antonyms

improveadvancedevelop