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degenerates

The word “degenerates” has 4 syllables: de-gen-er-ates

It's pronounced as /dɪˈdʒɛnərɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for degenerates?

In the thesaurus, “degenerates” has 79 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for degenerates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for degenerates

Antonyms for degenerates

  • advances
  • ameliorates
  • betters
  • develops
  • enhances
  • enriches
  • fortifies
  • heightens
  • improves
  • intensifies
  • marches
  • meliorates
  • proceeds
  • progresses
  • saints
  • strengthens
  • upgrades

Meanings of degenerates

  • noun
    1. One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral person.
  • verb
    1. To lose good or desirable qualities.
    2. To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

Example Sentences

  • The novel depicts a group of moral degenerates living in excess.
  • Society often labels criminals as degenerates without understanding their struggles.
  • Over time, untreated metal degenerates into rust.
  • The empire eventually degenerates under corrupt leadership.
  • The film portrays gamblers and drunks as social degenerates.

On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to degenerates, such as: abates, advances, ameliorates, atrophies, backsliders, bankrupts, betters.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ebbs

sags

backsliders

backslides

  • atavisms
  • declines
  • degenerates
  • degenerations
  • drops
  • ebbs
  • falls
  • lapses
  • nondevelopments
  • regresses
  • regressions
  • relapses
  • retrogrades
  • retrogresses
  • retrogressions
  • returns
  • reversions
  • reverts
  • throws back
  • worsens

fades

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