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degenerate vs masochist

masochist vs degenerate

degenerate and masochist both are nouns.

degenerate is an adjective but masochist is not an adjective.

degenerate is a verb but masochist is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
degenerate Yes Yes Yes No
masochist Yes No No No
As nouns, masochist is a hyponym of degenerate; that is, masochist is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than degenerate:
  • degenerate: a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
  • masochist: someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
degenerate (noun) masochist (noun)
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
degenerate (adjective) masochist (adjective)
unrestrained by convention or morality
degenerate (verb) masochist (verb)
grow progressively worse
Difference between degenerate and masochist

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