degenerate
noun verb adjectiveStress: second syllable
Syllables: de-gen-er-ate (4)
English Definition
Having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; decline.
Example Sentence
The discussion degenerated into a shouting match.
US IPA
/dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/
UK IPA
/dɪˈdʒenəreɪt/