100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "degenerate"

Definition

The verb degenerate refers to the process of declining or deteriorating in physical, mental, or moral qualities; to worsen or to fall from a higher state to a lower state.

Synonyms

• Deteriorate
• Decline
• Worsen
• Degrade
• Diminish
• Regress
• Lapse
• Erode
• Decay
• Corrupt

Antonyms

• Improve
• Enhance
• Advance
• Flourish
• Develop
• Grow
• Thrive
• Elevate
• Strengthen
• Progress

Examples

1. The condition of the abandoned building continued to degenerate over the years.
2. Without proper maintenance, the infrastructure will degenerate rapidly.
3. His health began to degenerate after he stopped exercising regularly.
4. The quality of the water supply has started to degenerate due to pollution.
5. As the debate continued, the discussion began to degenerate into personal attacks.
6. The once vibrant community began to degenerate as businesses closed down.
7. Her mental state began to degenerate after the traumatic event.
8. The relationship started to degenerate when trust was lost.
9. If we ignore climate change, our environment will degenerate further.
10. The patient's condition began to degenerate despite the treatment.
11. The art form has begun to degenerate into mere commercialism.
12. Over time, the traditions of the festival have degenerate into a mere performance.
13. The situation in the country continued to degenerate as tensions rose.
14. His behavior seemed to degenerate after he lost his job.
15. The fabric of society can quickly degenerate without mutual respect.
16. The debate did not just stall; it started to degenerate into confusion.
17. With neglect, the garden began to degenerate into a wild thicket.
18. The once successful company has begun to degenerate into bankruptcy.
19. His skills began to degenerate after years without practice.
20. The wildlife in the area could potentially degenerate if conservation efforts fail.
21. The ecosystem may degenerate if invasive species are not controlled.
22. As technology advances, some traditional practices may degenerate into obscurity.
23. The athlete’s performance started to degenerate as injuries piled up.
24. The town's charm began to degenerate with the influx of large corporations.
25. Their friendship did not just fade; it degenerate into hostility.
26. The political climate can swiftly degenerate into chaos without dialogue.
27. If the economy continues to degenerate, more people will face hardship.
28. The health of the coral reefs continues to degenerate due to climate change.
29. The once-thriving industry is beginning to degenerate under new regulations.
30. Reports indicate that the quality of education may degenerate without proper funding.
31. The once respected institution has started to degenerate in public opinion.
32. The debate failed to address the issues and instead began to degenerate into bickering.
33. If we do not act, the situation will degenerate further.
34. The once pristine landscape began to degenerate due to excessive tourism.
35. The quality of care in the hospital began to degenerate as staff shortages increased.
36. As the conflict continued, the situation began to degenerate into violence.
37. Without intervention, the child's behavior will likely degenerate further.
38. The art community has seen some of its standards degenerate over the years.
39. The once peaceful negotiations began to degenerate into threats.
40. His mental health began to degenerate after the loss of a loved one.
41. The once vibrant town square has started to degenerate into a ghost town.
42. The original purpose of the event has degenerate into a mere commercial venture.
43. The classroom environment can quickly degenerate without proper rules.
44. The conversation took a turn and began to degenerate into a shouting match.
45. The novel's plot seemed to degenerate as it progressed.
46. If our relationships degenerate, we risk losing valuable connections.
47. The software began to degenerate as bugs piled up over time.
48. The moral standards of the society seem to degenerate with each passing year.
49. The community's spirit began to degenerate after the scandal.
50. The technology that once helped us now threatens to degenerate our privacy.
51. The project started to degenerate when funding was cut.
52. Cultural practices can sometimes degenerate into stereotypes.
53. The original purpose of the program has degenerate into something unrecognizable.
54. The health of the forest will degenerate if logging continues unchecked.
55. If neglected, the relationship will inevitably degenerate.
56. The fabric of the ancient manuscript began to degenerate after exposure to light.
57. The harmony in the team began to degenerate after the arrival of a new member.
58. Without proper guidance, the youth's values might degenerate.
59. The once harmonious neighborhood began to degenerate into disputes.
60. As the project dragged on, the enthusiasm began to degenerate.
61. A lack of respect can cause relationships to degenerate rapidly.
62. The community's trust in law enforcement began to degenerate after incidents of misconduct.
63. The standards of the competition have started to degenerate over the years.
64. If the quality of food continues to degenerate, customers will go elsewhere.
65. The situation could degenerate if communication breaks down.
66. The city’s infrastructure has begun to degenerate due to neglect.
67. The team's performance can degenerate without proper training.
68. The debate did not just stagnate; it began to degenerate into confusion.
69. The relationship between the two countries began to degenerate amid rising tensions.
70. If we do not take care of our health, our bodies will degenerate.
71. The original ideals of the movement have degenerate into mere slogans.
72. The story started with promise but soon began to degenerate into clichés.
73. The state of the economy may degenerate if policies are not adjusted.
74. The community's morale started to degenerate after repeated setbacks.
75. The once lively conversation began to degenerate into awkward silence.
76. His passion for the sport began to degenerate after several injuries.
77. The quality of the product has begun to degenerate as cheaper materials are used.
78. The situation escalated and began to degenerate into chaos.
79. The respect that once existed between the two parties has degenerate.
80. As the years passed, the original mission of the organization seemed to degenerate.
81. The relationship between the leaders started to degenerate due to misunderstandings.
82. The discussions about climate change often degenerate into polarized arguments.
83. The once pristine lake is beginning to degenerate due to runoff.
84. The standards of journalism have started to degenerate in the digital age.
85. The friendship began to degenerate due to jealousy and resentment.
86. The athlete's skills could degenerate if she doesn't practice regularly.
87. The city’s parks began to degenerate from lack of funding.
88. The program's effectiveness may degenerate if not regularly updated.
89. The narrative of the film began to degenerate as it progressed.
90. The health of the ecosystem can degenerate without proper conservation efforts.
91. The quality of our discussions should not degenerate into insults.
92. The art of letter-writing has largely degenerate in the digital age.
93. The once harmonious relationship began to degenerate under stress.
94. The situation could degenerate quickly if not managed properly.
95. The team’s performance has started to degenerate with recent losses.
96. The quality of customer service will degenerate if employees are not trained.
97. The fabric of the community began to degenerate with the loss of local businesses.
98. The conversation was constructive until it started to degenerate into arguments.
99. If we do not take action, our environment will continue to degenerate.
100. The once promising project began to degenerate into a financial burden.