definition of
degenerate

[1] #1 degenerate n. [pervert, deviant, deviate] a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior. wn

[2] #2 degenerate v. [devolve, deteriorate, drop] grow worse; "Her condition deteriorated"; "Conditions in the slums degenerated"; "The discussion devolved into a shouting match". wn