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degenerate vs degraded

degraded vs degenerate

degenerate is a noun but degraded is not a noun.

degenerate and degraded both are adjectives.

degenerate is a verb but degraded is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
degenerate Yes Yes Yes No
degraded No Yes No No
As adjectives, degenerate and degraded are synonyms defined as:
  • degenerate and degraded: unrestrained by convention or morality
Other synonyms of degenerate include debauched, dissipated, dissolute, fast, libertine, profligate, riotous.
degenerate (noun) degraded (noun)
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
degenerate (adjective) degraded (adjective)
unrestrained by convention or morality unrestrained by convention or morality
lowered in value
degenerate (verb) degraded (verb)
grow progressively worse
Difference between degenerate and degraded

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