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degenerating

The word “degenerating” has 5 syllables: de-gen-er-at-ing

It's pronounced as /dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for degenerating?

In the thesaurus, “degenerating” has 49 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for degenerating

Antonyms for degenerating

  • advancing
  • ameliorating
  • bettering
  • developing
  • enhancing
  • enriching
  • fortifying
  • heightening
  • improving
  • intensifying
  • marching
  • meliorating
  • proceeding
  • progressing
  • strengthening
  • upgrading

Meanings of degenerating

  • verb
    1. To lose good or desirable qualities.
    2. To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.

Example Sentences

  • The patient’s condition is degenerating despite ongoing treatment.
  • The conversation kept degenerating into petty arguments.
  • The old building is degenerating due to years of neglect.
  • Their friendship is slowly degenerating because of mistrust.
  • The political climate is degenerating into chaos.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to degenerating, such as: abating, advancing, ameliorating, atrophying, bettering, breaking down, corrupting.

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

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