What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
degenerate
Example
His degenerate behavior led to his downfall. [degenerate: adjective]
Example
The city's infrastructure has degenerated due to lack of maintenance. [degenerated: past participle]
perverted
Example
He was arrested for his perverted actions towards children. [perverted: adjective]
Example
The meaning of the text was perverted by the translator's bias. [perverted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Perverted is more commonly used than degenerate in everyday language, especially in the context of sexual or moral deviance.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between degenerate and perverted?
Degenerate is more formal and less commonly used than perverted. It is often used in academic or scientific contexts to describe biological or physical characteristics that have declined or deteriorated over time.
