degeneracy

• Sustantivo que denota el estado o la cualidad de degradación, a menudo caracterizado por el deterioro de las normas mentales, morales o éticas.

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

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1. Moral or mental declineC1formal

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

   Degeneración moral o mental

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscorruptiondebasementdecaydeclinedegenerationdegradationdepravitydeterioration

   Antónimoshonorintegritymoralityuprightnessvirtue

2. Moral perversionC1formal

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

   Degeneración moral

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscorruptiondebaucherydepravityimmoralityperversionturpitudevicewickedness

   Antónimoshonorintegritymoralitypurityrighteousnessvirtue