degeneracy

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или качество деградации, часто характеризующееся упадком умственных, моральных или этических норм.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being degenerate, often characterized by a decline in mental, moral, or ethical standards.

uncountable

1. Moral or mental declineC1formal

   The state of having lost normal or higher qualities, especially in terms of morality or intellect.

   Упадок

   • The philosopher wrote about the degeneracy of modern society.
   • Historians often debate the causes of moral degeneracy in ancient empires.
   • The novel explores themes of personal degeneracy and redemption.

   Synonymscorruptiondebasementdecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdepravitydeterioration

   Antonymshonorintegritymoralityuprightnessvirtue

2. Moral perversionC1formal

   A serious impairment of virtue and moral principles, often involving corrupt or depraved behavior.

   Моральное разложение

   • The regime was accused of promoting degeneracy through its policies.
   • The court case highlighted the degeneracy of the criminal's actions.
   • Some critics see the film as a celebration of degeneracy.

   Synonymscorruptiondebaucherydepravityimmoralityperversionturpitudevicewickedness

   Antonymshonorintegritymoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue