degenerate

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A subtle pathos, along with the playwright’s verbal sophistication, prevents the play from degenerating into a collegiate vaudeville.”

From Los Angeles Times

But what is supposed to be a simple handoff degenerates into a shoot-out, leaving Fuches alive to deliver John to Barry, and Sally to frantically call for her son in Hank's office lobby.

From Salon

The center said the depression could strengthen into a tropical storm Thursday night or Friday, but it should begin to weaken by Friday night and degenerate into a remnant low by the following day.

From Seattle Times

FTD is named for the two brain regions that can degenerate in this disease, specifically the frontal and temporal lobes.

From Scientific American

In March, he floated "death and destruction" in an early morning Truth Social rant before being indicted, calling Bragg a "degenerate psychopath that truly hates the USA."

From Salon