degenerate de·gen·er·ate vb adj , n

degenerate de·gen·er·ate vb adj , n
[dɪ'dʒɛn(ə)rɪt]
1. vi

to degenerate (into) — degenerare (in)

2. adj
(person) degenere, (morals, art) degenerato (-a)
3. n
degenerato (-a)

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