Degenerate and Venal

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Degenerate adjective - Having lost forcefulness, courage, or spirit.

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Venal and degenerate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Venal" instead an adjective "Degenerate".

Venal adjective - Open to improper influence and especially bribery.

Usage example: that judge is known for being venal and easily bought

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Degenerate and venal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Degenerate" instead an adjective "Venal".

Nearby Words: venality, venation, vena

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