degenerates
noun
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One who is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature; an immoral person.
Example: In the cult of degenerates, acts of decency, kindness and modesty could be seen as acts of apostasy.
verb
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To lose good or desirable qualities.
Example: His condition continued to degenerate even after admission to hospital.
To cause to lose good or desirable qualities.