CEFR B2

degenerate

verb

Meaning

To decline or worsen in physical, moral, or intellectual quality.

Examples

His health began to degenerate after the accident.
The political situation degenerated into chaos.

Synonyms: worsen, deteriorate, decay, decline

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degenerate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/

Definition

To decline or worsen in physical, moral, or intellectual quality.

Examples

His health began to degenerate after the accident.
The political situation degenerated into chaos.
Some argue that popular music has degenerated over the decades.

How to Use degenerate

degenerate into (prepositional phrase): To gradually become something worse or less desirable. — "The peaceful protest unfortunately degenerated into a riot."

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