Decadence and Demoralization

Decadence

Decadence noun - A sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior.
Usage example: clergymen striving to combat decadence and sin in their communities

Demoralization and decadence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Demoralization" instead a noun "Decadence".

Nearby Words: decay, decadent

Demoralization

Demoralization noun - A sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior.
Usage example: a general state of demoralization prevailed at every level of the government
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Synonyms for Demoralization

Decadence and demoralization are semantically related. You can use "Decadence" instead a noun "Demoralization".

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