Degeneration and Demoralization

Degeneration

Degeneration noun - A sinking to a state of low moral standards and behavior.
Usage example: the general degeneration that characterized so many old mining towns, which had only drinking and gambling for entertainment

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

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

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

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