DEGENERATE

(noun) a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
synonyms : deviant , deviate , pervert
He was considered to be a pervert and hence ostracized by all. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) grow worse
"Her condition deteriorated", "Conditions in the slums degenerated", "The discussion devolved into a shouting match"
synonyms : deteriorate , devolve , drop
(adj.) 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
The king decided to banish the profligate nobles who had brought disrepute to the court. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for degenerate

(Tag: ) degenerate -> de+generate -> don't generate more products because the quality has decreased and people are not buying it anymore.
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(Tag: ) Its about sexual behaviour...If you DE(don't) Generate kids after marriage, you wife will get angry and you will degenerate
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(Tag: ) if a machine is used in generating to product.. after some years it will degenerate !....
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(Tag: ) DE(DECREASE)+GENERATE...decrease in generating capacity......DETERIORATE THE image of a being a leading manufactur company.
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