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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

degenerates

/dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪts/ verb · British & US
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What does degenerates mean?

verb

To deteriorate or become worse in quality or character; to descend into a lower or more immoral state.

Example

"The once-thriving community began to degenerate as businesses closed and residents moved away."

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