Definition of "degenerates" [degenerates]

• Plural form of degenerate. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of degenerate. (verb)

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• "The real question, moreover, is not Syrian perception or misperception, but whether there are so many "different forms of imperialism" that the term degenerates into a synonym for badness."
• "With little effort on the part of Rejane, Oswald is completely seduced and degenerates from a kindly rather unassuming misfit into something of"
• "So Think Progress once again degenerates into a kindergarden playground."